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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,665.56, 2,492.98 and 884.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,665.56, 2,492.98 and 884.42 is: 1,323.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,665.56 : 2,492.98 = 884.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,665.56/2,492.98 = 884.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,665.56x = 2,492.98 × 884.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,665.56x = 2,204,836.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,204,836.04/1,665.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.78

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