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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,665.78, 2,294.73 and 1,167.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,665.78, 2,294.73 and 1,167.45 is: 1,608.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,665.78 : 2,294.73 = 1,167.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,665.78/2,294.73 = 1,167.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,665.78x = 2,294.73 × 1,167.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,665.78x = 2,678,982.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,678,982.54/1,665.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,608.25

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