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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,664.15, 2,296.35 and 955.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,664.15, 2,296.35 and 955.80 is: 1,318.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,664.15 : 2,296.35 = 955.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,664.15/2,296.35 = 955.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,664.15x = 2,296.35 × 955.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,664.15x = 2,194,851.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,194,851.33/1,664.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.91

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