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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,663.67, 2,295.81 and 955.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,663.67, 2,295.81 and 955.49 is: 1,318.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,663.67 : 2,295.81 = 955.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,663.67/2,295.81 = 955.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,663.67x = 2,295.81 × 955.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,663.67x = 2,193,629.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,193,629.24/1,663.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.55

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