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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,664.77, 2,297.20 and 918.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,664.77, 2,297.20 and 918.68 is: 1,267.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,664.77 : 2,297.20 = 918.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,664.77/2,297.20 = 918.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,664.77x = 2,297.20 × 918.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,664.77x = 2,110,392.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,110,392.56/1,664.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,267.68

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