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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,665.88, 2,298.91 and 1,002.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,665.88, 2,298.91 and 1,002.60 is: 1,383.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,665.88 : 2,298.91 = 1,002.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,665.88/2,298.91 = 1,002.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,665.88x = 2,298.91 × 1,002.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,665.88x = 2,304,896.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,304,896.53/1,665.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383.59

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