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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,664.11, 2,296.45 and 918.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,664.11, 2,296.45 and 918.08 is: 1,266.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,664.11 : 2,296.45 = 918.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,664.11/2,296.45 = 918.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,664.11x = 2,296.45 × 918.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,664.11x = 2,108,336.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,108,336.01/1,664.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.94

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