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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,664.40, 2,296.88 and 918.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,664.40, 2,296.88 and 918.34 is: 1,267.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,664.40 : 2,296.88 = 918.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,664.40/2,296.88 = 918.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,664.40x = 2,296.88 × 918.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,664.40x = 2,109,316.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,109,316.78/1,664.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,267.31

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