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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,662.22, 2,293.92 and 954.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,662.22, 2,293.92 and 954.18 is: 1,316.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,662.22 : 2,293.92 = 954.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,662.22/2,293.92 = 954.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,662.22x = 2,293.92 × 954.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,662.22x = 2,188,812.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,188,812.59/1,662.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,316.80

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