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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,662.66, 2,294.24 and 954.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,662.66, 2,294.24 and 954.50 is: 1,317.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,662.66 : 2,294.24 = 954.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,662.66/2,294.24 = 954.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,662.66x = 2,294.24 × 954.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,662.66x = 2,189,835.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,189,835.84/1,662.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.07

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