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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,665.67, 2,295.86 and 1,192.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,665.67, 2,295.86 and 1,192.82 is: 1,644.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,665.67 : 2,295.86 = 1,192.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,665.67/2,295.86 = 1,192.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,665.67x = 2,295.86 × 1,192.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,665.67x = 2,738,530.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,738,530.28/1,665.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,644.10

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