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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,662.58, 2,294.40 and 916.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,662.58, 2,294.40 and 916.60 is: 1,264.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,662.58 : 2,294.40 = 916.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,662.58/2,294.40 = 916.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,662.58x = 2,294.40 × 916.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,662.58x = 2,103,047.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,103,047.04/1,662.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.93

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