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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,664.46, 2,297 and 918.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,664.46, 2,297 and 918.46 is: 1,267.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,664.46 : 2,297 = 918.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,664.46/2,297 = 918.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,664.46x = 2,297 × 918.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,664.46x = 2,109,702.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,109,702.62/1,664.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,267.50

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