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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,665.36, 2,297.86 and 1,044

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,665.36, 2,297.86 and 1,044 is: 1,440.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,665.36 : 2,297.86 = 1,044 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,665.36/2,297.86 = 1,044/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,665.36x = 2,297.86 × 1,044
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,665.36x = 2,398,965.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,398,965.84/1,665.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,440.51

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