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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,663.94, 2,296.14 and 917.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,663.94, 2,296.14 and 917.75 is: 1,266.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,663.94 : 2,296.14 = 917.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,663.94/2,296.14 = 917.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,663.94x = 2,296.14 × 917.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,663.94x = 2,107,282.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,107,282.49/1,663.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.44

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