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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,663.07, 2,295.02 and 917.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,663.07, 2,295.02 and 917.06 is: 1,265.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,663.07 : 2,295.02 = 917.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,663.07/2,295.02 = 917.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,663.07x = 2,295.02 × 917.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,663.07x = 2,104,656.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,104,656.70/1,663.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.53

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