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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,665.54, 2,298.36 and 1,002.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,665.54, 2,298.36 and 1,002.06 is: 1,382.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,665.54 : 2,298.36 = 1,002.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,665.54/2,298.36 = 1,002.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,665.54x = 2,298.36 × 1,002.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,665.54x = 2,303,094.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,303,094.62/1,665.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.79

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