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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,665.65, 2,297.84 and 1,076.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,665.65, 2,297.84 and 1,076.38 is: 1,484.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,665.65 : 2,297.84 = 1,076.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,665.65/2,297.84 = 1,076.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,665.65x = 2,297.84 × 1,076.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,665.65x = 2,473,337.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,473,337.89/1,665.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,484.91

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