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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,665.92, 2,298.96 and 919.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,665.92, 2,298.96 and 919.88 is: 1,269.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,665.92 : 2,298.96 = 919.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,665.92/2,298.96 = 919.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,665.92x = 2,298.96 × 919.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,665.92x = 2,114,767.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,114,767.32/1,665.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269.43

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