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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,663.53, 2,295.63 and 917.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,663.53, 2,295.63 and 917.47 is: 1,266.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,663.53 : 2,295.63 = 917.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,663.53/2,295.63 = 917.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,663.53x = 2,295.63 × 917.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,663.53x = 2,106,160.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,106,160.18/1,663.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.08

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