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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,664.84, 2,297.31 and 918.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,664.84, 2,297.31 and 918.83 is: 1,267.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,664.84 : 2,297.31 = 918.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,664.84/2,297.31 = 918.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,664.84x = 2,297.31 × 918.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,664.84x = 2,110,825.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,110,825.86/1,664.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,267.89

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