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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,663.56, 2,295.72 and 964.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,663.56, 2,295.72 and 964.92 is: 1,331.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,663.56 : 2,295.72 = 964.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,663.56/2,295.72 = 964.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,663.56x = 2,295.72 × 964.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,663.56x = 2,215,186.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,215,186.14/1,663.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331.59

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