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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,663.91, 2,296.29 and 955.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,663.91, 2,296.29 and 955.75 is: 1,318.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,663.91 : 2,296.29 = 955.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,663.91/2,296.29 = 955.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,663.91x = 2,296.29 × 955.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,663.91x = 2,194,674.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,194,674.15/1,663.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.99

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