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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,664.95, 2,297.58 and 918.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,664.95, 2,297.58 and 918.89 is: 1,268.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,664.95 : 2,297.58 = 918.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,664.95/2,297.58 = 918.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,664.95x = 2,297.58 × 918.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,664.95x = 2,111,223.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,111,223.29/1,664.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.04

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