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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,665.48, 2,298.90 and 1,075.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,665.48, 2,298.90 and 1,075.56 is: 1,484.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,665.48 : 2,298.90 = 1,075.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,665.48/2,298.90 = 1,075.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,665.48x = 2,298.90 × 1,075.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,665.48x = 2,472,604.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,472,604.88/1,665.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,484.62

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