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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,665.88, 2,297.80 and 1,002.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,665.88, 2,297.80 and 1,002.03 is: 1,382.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,665.88 : 2,297.80 = 1,002.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,665.88/2,297.80 = 1,002.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,665.88x = 2,297.80 × 1,002.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,665.88x = 2,302,474.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,302,474.40/1,665.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.14

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