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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,663.20, 2,295.96 and 1,033.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,663.20, 2,295.96 and 1,033.92 is: 1,427.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,663.20 : 2,295.96 = 1,033.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,663.20/2,295.96 = 1,033.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,663.20x = 2,295.96 × 1,033.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,663.20x = 2,373,838.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,373,838.96/1,663.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,427.27

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