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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,665.66, 2,298.60 and 919.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,665.66, 2,298.60 and 919.56 is: 1,268.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,665.66 : 2,298.60 = 919.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,665.66/2,298.60 = 919.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,665.66x = 2,298.60 × 919.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,665.66x = 2,113,700.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,113,700.62/1,665.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.99

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