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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,665.57, 2,298.60 and 919.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,665.57, 2,298.60 and 919.59 is: 1,269.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,665.57 : 2,298.60 = 919.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,665.57/2,298.60 = 919.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,665.57x = 2,298.60 × 919.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,665.57x = 2,113,769.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,113,769.57/1,665.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269.10

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