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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,663.61, 2,295.46 and 1,042.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,663.61, 2,295.46 and 1,042.25 is: 1,438.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,663.61 : 2,295.46 = 1,042.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,663.61/2,295.46 = 1,042.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,663.61x = 2,295.46 × 1,042.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,663.61x = 2,392,443.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,392,443.19/1,663.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,438.10

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