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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,663.22, 2,295.25 and 917.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,663.22, 2,295.25 and 917.18 is: 1,265.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,663.22 : 2,295.25 = 917.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,663.22/2,295.25 = 917.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,663.22x = 2,295.25 × 917.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,663.22x = 2,105,157.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,105,157.40/1,663.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.71

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