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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,664.13, 2,296.38 and 918.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,664.13, 2,296.38 and 918.09 is: 1,266.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,664.13 : 2,296.38 = 918.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,664.13/2,296.38 = 918.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,664.13x = 2,296.38 × 918.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,664.13x = 2,108,283.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,108,283.51/1,664.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.90

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