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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,665.84, 2,498.52 and 915.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,665.84, 2,498.52 and 915.58 is: 1,373.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,665.84 : 2,498.52 = 915.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,665.84/2,498.52 = 915.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,665.84x = 2,498.52 × 915.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,665.84x = 2,287,594.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,287,594.94/1,665.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,373.24

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