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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,663.26, 2,295 and 954.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,663.26, 2,295 and 954.96 is: 1,317.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,663.26 : 2,295 = 954.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,663.26/2,295 = 954.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,663.26x = 2,295 × 954.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,663.26x = 2,191,633.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,191,633.20/1,663.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.67

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