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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,665.58, 2,298.50 and 919.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,665.58, 2,298.50 and 919.54 is: 1,268.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,665.58 : 2,298.50 = 919.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,665.58/2,298.50 = 919.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,665.58x = 2,298.50 × 919.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,665.58x = 2,113,562.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,113,562.69/1,665.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.96

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