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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,663.42, 2,295.58 and 964.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,663.42, 2,295.58 and 964.76 is: 1,331.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,663.42 : 2,295.58 = 964.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,663.42/2,295.58 = 964.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,663.42x = 2,295.58 × 964.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,663.42x = 2,214,683.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,214,683.76/1,663.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331.40

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