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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,665.59, 2,298.62 and 919.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,665.59, 2,298.62 and 919.54 is: 1,269.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,665.59 : 2,298.62 = 919.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,665.59/2,298.62 = 919.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,665.59x = 2,298.62 × 919.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,665.59x = 2,113,673.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,113,673.03/1,665.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269.02

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