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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,664.83, 2,297.47 and 918.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,664.83, 2,297.47 and 918.79 is: 1,267.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,664.83 : 2,297.47 = 918.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,664.83/2,297.47 = 918.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,664.83x = 2,297.47 × 918.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,664.83x = 2,110,883.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,110,883.70/1,664.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,267.93

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