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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,664.12, 2,296.56 and 955.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,664.12, 2,296.56 and 955.98 is: 1,319.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,664.12 : 2,296.56 = 955.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,664.12/2,296.56 = 955.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,664.12x = 2,296.56 × 955.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,664.12x = 2,195,465.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,195,465.43/1,664.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319.30

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