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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,665.38, 2,298.17 and 919.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,665.38, 2,298.17 and 919.40 is: 1,268.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,665.38 : 2,298.17 = 919.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,665.38/2,298.17 = 919.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,665.38x = 2,298.17 × 919.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,665.38x = 2,112,921.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,112,921.41/1,665.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.74

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