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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,665.82, 2,298.06 and 1,105.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,665.82, 2,298.06 and 1,105.48 is: 1,525.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,665.82 : 2,298.06 = 1,105.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,665.82/2,298.06 = 1,105.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,665.82x = 2,298.06 × 1,105.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,665.82x = 2,540,459.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,540,459.37/1,665.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,525.05

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