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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,665.86, 2,297.85 and 1,045.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,665.86, 2,297.85 and 1,045.22 is: 1,441.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,665.86 : 2,297.85 = 1,045.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,665.86/2,297.85 = 1,045.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,665.86x = 2,297.85 × 1,045.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,665.86x = 2,401,758.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,401,758.78/1,665.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,441.75

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