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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,664.94, 2,297.64 and 918.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,664.94, 2,297.64 and 918.93 is: 1,268.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,664.94 : 2,297.64 = 918.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,664.94/2,297.64 = 918.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,664.94x = 2,297.64 × 918.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,664.94x = 2,111,370.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,111,370.33/1,664.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.14

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