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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,663.77, 2,296.04 and 917.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,663.77, 2,296.04 and 917.76 is: 1,266.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,663.77 : 2,296.04 = 917.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,663.77/2,296.04 = 917.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,663.77x = 2,296.04 × 917.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,663.77x = 2,107,213.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,107,213.67/1,663.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.53

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