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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,664.05, 2,296.37 and 918.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,664.05, 2,296.37 and 918.04 is: 1,266.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,664.05 : 2,296.37 = 918.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,664.05/2,296.37 = 918.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,664.05x = 2,296.37 × 918.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,664.05x = 2,108,156.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,108,156.07/1,664.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.88

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