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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,663.19, 2,296.02 and 1,134.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,663.19, 2,296.02 and 1,134.82 is: 1,566.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,663.19 : 2,296.02 = 1,134.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,663.19/2,296.02 = 1,134.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,663.19x = 2,296.02 × 1,134.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,663.19x = 2,605,563.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,605,563.68/1,663.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,566.61

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