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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,663.26, 2,295.38 and 955.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,663.26, 2,295.38 and 955.22 is: 1,318.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,663.26 : 2,295.38 = 955.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,663.26/2,295.38 = 955.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,663.26x = 2,295.38 × 955.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,663.26x = 2,192,592.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,192,592.88/1,663.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.25

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