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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,662.56, 2,294.40 and 964.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,662.56, 2,294.40 and 964.16 is: 1,330.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,662.56 : 2,294.40 = 964.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,662.56/2,294.40 = 964.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,662.56x = 2,294.40 × 964.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,662.56x = 2,212,168.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,212,168.70/1,662.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.58

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