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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,665.87, 2,297.72 and 1,106.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,665.87, 2,297.72 and 1,106.06 is: 1,525.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,665.87 : 2,297.72 = 1,106.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,665.87/2,297.72 = 1,106.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,665.87x = 2,297.72 × 1,106.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,665.87x = 2,541,401.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,541,401.24/1,665.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,525.57

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