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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,665.48, 2,294.28 and 1,272.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,665.48, 2,294.28 and 1,272.36 is: 1,752.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,665.48 : 2,294.28 = 1,272.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,665.48/2,294.28 = 1,272.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,665.48x = 2,294.28 × 1,272.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,665.48x = 2,919,150.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,919,150.10/1,665.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,752.74

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