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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,664.64, 2,497.62 and 934.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,664.64, 2,497.62 and 934.12 is: 1,401.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,664.64 : 2,497.62 = 934.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,664.64/2,497.62 = 934.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,664.64x = 2,497.62 × 934.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,664.64x = 2,333,076.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,333,076.79/1,664.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.55

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