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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,664.17, 2,296.45 and 918.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,664.17, 2,296.45 and 918.09 is: 1,266.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,664.17 : 2,296.45 = 918.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,664.17/2,296.45 = 918.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,664.17x = 2,296.45 × 918.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,664.17x = 2,108,347.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,108,347.78/1,664.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.91

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