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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,664.72, 2,297.07 and 956.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,664.72, 2,297.07 and 956.60 is: 1,319.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,664.72 : 2,297.07 = 956.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,664.72/2,297.07 = 956.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,664.72x = 2,297.07 × 956.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,664.72x = 2,197,377.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,197,377.16/1,664.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319.97

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