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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,664.54, 2,297.07 and 918.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,664.54, 2,297.07 and 918.50 is: 1,267.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,664.54 : 2,297.07 = 918.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,664.54/2,297.07 = 918.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,664.54x = 2,297.07 × 918.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,664.54x = 2,109,854.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,109,854.20/1,664.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,267.53

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