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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,664.66, 2,296.58 and 956.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,664.66, 2,296.58 and 956.24 is: 1,319.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,664.66 : 2,296.58 = 956.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,664.66/2,296.58 = 956.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,664.66x = 2,296.58 × 956.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,664.66x = 2,196,089.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,196,089.79/1,664.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319.25

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