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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,663.07, 2,295.16 and 955.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,663.07, 2,295.16 and 955.03 is: 1,318.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,663.07 : 2,295.16 = 955.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,663.07/2,295.16 = 955.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,663.07x = 2,295.16 × 955.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,663.07x = 2,191,947.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,191,947.14/1,663.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.01

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