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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,663.35, 2,295.08 and 1,264.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,663.35, 2,295.08 and 1,264.90 is: 1,745.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,663.35 : 2,295.08 = 1,264.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,663.35/2,295.08 = 1,264.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,663.35x = 2,295.08 × 1,264.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,663.35x = 2,903,046.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,903,046.69/1,663.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,745.30

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