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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,665.36, 2,494.86 and 932.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,665.36, 2,494.86 and 932.72 is: 1,397.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,665.36 : 2,494.86 = 932.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,665.36/2,494.86 = 932.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,665.36x = 2,494.86 × 932.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,665.36x = 2,327,005.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,327,005.82/1,665.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,397.30

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