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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,665.44, 2,298.33 and 919.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,665.44, 2,298.33 and 919.43 is: 1,268.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,665.44 : 2,298.33 = 919.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,665.44/2,298.33 = 919.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,665.44x = 2,298.33 × 919.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,665.44x = 2,113,153.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,113,153.55/1,665.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.83

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