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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,665.40, 2,298.20 and 919.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,665.40, 2,298.20 and 919.32 is: 1,268.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,665.40 : 2,298.20 = 919.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,665.40/2,298.20 = 919.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,665.40x = 2,298.20 × 919.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,665.40x = 2,112,781.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,112,781.22/1,665.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.63

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