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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,662.27, 2,294.07 and 916.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,662.27, 2,294.07 and 916.30 is: 1,264.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,662.27 : 2,294.07 = 916.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,662.27/2,294.07 = 916.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,662.27x = 2,294.07 × 916.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,662.27x = 2,102,057.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,102,057.70/1,662.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.57

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