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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,664.32, 2,296.74 and 918.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,664.32, 2,296.74 and 918.28 is: 1,267.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,664.32 : 2,296.74 = 918.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,664.32/2,296.74 = 918.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,664.32x = 2,296.74 × 918.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,664.32x = 2,109,050.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,109,050.41/1,664.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,267.21

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