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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,664, 2,297.82 and 1,075.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,664, 2,297.82 and 1,075.58 is: 1,485.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,664 : 2,297.82 = 1,075.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,664/2,297.82 = 1,075.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,664x = 2,297.82 × 1,075.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,664x = 2,471,489.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,471,489.24/1,664
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,485.27

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