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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,664.73, 2,297.21 and 918.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,664.73, 2,297.21 and 918.69 is: 1,267.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,664.73 : 2,297.21 = 918.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,664.73/2,297.21 = 918.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,664.73x = 2,297.21 × 918.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,664.73x = 2,110,419.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,110,419.26/1,664.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,267.72

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