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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,664.85, 2,297.49 and 918.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,664.85, 2,297.49 and 918.86 is: 1,268.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,664.85 : 2,297.49 = 918.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,664.85/2,297.49 = 918.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,664.85x = 2,297.49 × 918.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,664.85x = 2,111,071.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,111,071.66/1,664.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.03

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