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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,665.56, 2,298.39 and 919.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,665.56, 2,298.39 and 919.39 is: 1,268.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,665.56 : 2,298.39 = 919.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,665.56/2,298.39 = 919.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,665.56x = 2,298.39 × 919.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,665.56x = 2,113,116.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,113,116.78/1,665.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.71

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