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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,661.91, 2,293.43 and 953.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,661.91, 2,293.43 and 953.88 is: 1,316.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,661.91 : 2,293.43 = 953.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,661.91/2,293.43 = 953.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,661.91x = 2,293.43 × 953.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,661.91x = 2,187,652.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,187,652.24/1,661.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,316.35

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