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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,665.94, 2,298.90 and 919.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,665.94, 2,298.90 and 919.78 is: 1,269.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,665.94 : 2,298.90 = 919.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,665.94/2,298.90 = 919.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,665.94x = 2,298.90 × 919.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,665.94x = 2,114,482.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,114,482.24/1,665.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269.24

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