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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,663.87, 2,296.28 and 917.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,663.87, 2,296.28 and 917.98 is: 1,266.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,663.87 : 2,296.28 = 917.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,663.87/2,296.28 = 917.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,663.87x = 2,296.28 × 917.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,663.87x = 2,107,939.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,107,939.11/1,663.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.89

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