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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,664.56, 2,297.52 and 1,001.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,664.56, 2,297.52 and 1,001.60 is: 1,382.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,664.56 : 2,297.52 = 1,001.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,664.56/2,297.52 = 1,001.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,664.56x = 2,297.52 × 1,001.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,664.56x = 2,301,196.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,301,196.03/1,664.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.47

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