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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,662.26, 2,293.62 and 953.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,662.26, 2,293.62 and 953.96 is: 1,316.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,662.26 : 2,293.62 = 953.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,662.26/2,293.62 = 953.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,662.26x = 2,293.62 × 953.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,662.26x = 2,188,021.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,188,021.74/1,662.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,316.29

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