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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,663.92, 2,296.42 and 1,001.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,663.92, 2,296.42 and 1,001.13 is: 1,381.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,663.92 : 2,296.42 = 1,001.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,663.92/2,296.42 = 1,001.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,663.92x = 2,296.42 × 1,001.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,663.92x = 2,299,014.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,299,014.95/1,663.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.69

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