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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,663.08, 2,294.17 and 1,348.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,663.08, 2,294.17 and 1,348.71 is: 1,860.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,663.08 : 2,294.17 = 1,348.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,663.08/2,294.17 = 1,348.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,663.08x = 2,294.17 × 1,348.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,663.08x = 3,094,170.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,094,170.02/1,663.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,860.51

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