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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,663.12, 2,295.11 and 917.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,663.12, 2,295.11 and 917.10 is: 1,265.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,663.12 : 2,295.11 = 917.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,663.12/2,295.11 = 917.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,663.12x = 2,295.11 × 917.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,663.12x = 2,104,847.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,104,847.67/1,663.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.61

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