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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,662.32, 2,293.97 and 954.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,662.32, 2,293.97 and 954.14 is: 1,316.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,662.32 : 2,293.97 = 954.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,662.32/2,293.97 = 954.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,662.32x = 2,293.97 × 954.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,662.32x = 2,188,777.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,188,777.02/1,662.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,316.70

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