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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,666.44, 2,295.81 and 1,075.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,666.44, 2,295.81 and 1,075.95 is: 1,482.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,666.44 : 2,295.81 = 1,075.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,666.44/2,295.81 = 1,075.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,666.44x = 2,295.81 × 1,075.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,666.44x = 2,470,176.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,470,176.77/1,666.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,482.31

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