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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,665.70, 2,297.93 and 1,002.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,665.70, 2,297.93 and 1,002.17 is: 1,382.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,665.70 : 2,297.93 = 1,002.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,665.70/2,297.93 = 1,002.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,665.70x = 2,297.93 × 1,002.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,665.70x = 2,302,916.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,302,916.51/1,665.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.55

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