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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,662.46, 2,294.22 and 916.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,662.46, 2,294.22 and 916.44 is: 1,264.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,662.46 : 2,294.22 = 916.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,662.46/2,294.22 = 916.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,662.46x = 2,294.22 × 916.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,662.46x = 2,102,514.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,102,514.98/1,662.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.70

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