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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,663.93, 2,296.24 and 917.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,663.93, 2,296.24 and 917.92 is: 1,266.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,663.93 : 2,296.24 = 917.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,663.93/2,296.24 = 917.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,663.93x = 2,296.24 × 917.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,663.93x = 2,107,748.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,107,748.55/1,663.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.73

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