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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,664.83, 2,297.78 and 1,035.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,664.83, 2,297.78 and 1,035.64 is: 1,429.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,664.83 : 2,297.78 = 1,035.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,664.83/2,297.78 = 1,035.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,664.83x = 2,297.78 × 1,035.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,664.83x = 2,379,672.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,379,672.88/1,664.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,429.38

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