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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,665.44, 2,495.78 and 1,223.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,665.44, 2,495.78 and 1,223.23 is: 1,833.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,665.44 : 2,495.78 = 1,223.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,665.44/2,495.78 = 1,223.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,665.44x = 2,495.78 × 1,223.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,665.44x = 3,052,908.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,052,908.02/1,665.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,833.09

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