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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,662.83, 2,295.63 and 1,308.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,662.83, 2,295.63 and 1,308.05 is: 1,805.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,662.83 : 2,295.63 = 1,308.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,662.83/2,295.63 = 1,308.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,662.83x = 2,295.63 × 1,308.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,662.83x = 3,002,798.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,002,798.82/1,662.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,805.84

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