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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,665.68, 2,298.73 and 919.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,665.68, 2,298.73 and 919.64 is: 1,269.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,665.68 : 2,298.73 = 919.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,665.68/2,298.73 = 919.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,665.68x = 2,298.73 × 919.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,665.68x = 2,113,996.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,113,996.30/1,665.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269.15

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