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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,662.78, 2,294.61 and 964.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,662.78, 2,294.61 and 964.14 is: 1,330.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,662.78 : 2,294.61 = 964.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,662.78/2,294.61 = 964.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,662.78x = 2,294.61 × 964.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,662.78x = 2,212,325.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,212,325.29/1,662.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.50

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