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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,663.31, 2,295.19 and 917.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,663.31, 2,295.19 and 917.30 is: 1,265.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,663.31 : 2,295.19 = 917.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,663.31/2,295.19 = 917.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,663.31x = 2,295.19 × 917.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,663.31x = 2,105,377.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,105,377.79/1,663.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.78

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