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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,664.72, 2,297.49 and 1,035.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,664.72, 2,297.49 and 1,035.65 is: 1,429.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,664.72 : 2,297.49 = 1,035.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,664.72/2,297.49 = 1,035.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,664.72x = 2,297.49 × 1,035.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,664.72x = 2,379,395.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,379,395.52/1,664.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,429.31

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