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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,664.82, 2,297.48 and 956.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,664.82, 2,297.48 and 956.73 is: 1,320.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,664.82 : 2,297.48 = 956.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,664.82/2,297.48 = 956.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,664.82x = 2,297.48 × 956.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,664.82x = 2,198,063.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,198,063.26/1,664.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320.30

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