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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,662.20, 2,293.94 and 954.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,662.20, 2,293.94 and 954.28 is: 1,316.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,662.20 : 2,293.94 = 954.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,662.20/2,293.94 = 954.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,662.20x = 2,293.94 × 954.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,662.20x = 2,189,061.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,189,061.06/1,662.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,316.97

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