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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,663.20, 2,294.28 and 964.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,663.20, 2,294.28 and 964.48 is: 1,330.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,663.20 : 2,294.28 = 964.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,663.20/2,294.28 = 964.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,663.20x = 2,294.28 × 964.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,663.20x = 2,212,787.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,212,787.17/1,663.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.44

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