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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,662.41, 2,294.18 and 916.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,662.41, 2,294.18 and 916.42 is: 1,264.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,662.41 : 2,294.18 = 916.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,662.41/2,294.18 = 916.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,662.41x = 2,294.18 × 916.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,662.41x = 2,102,430.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,102,430.14/1,662.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.69

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