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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,664.98, 2,297.58 and 918.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,664.98, 2,297.58 and 918.90 is: 1,268.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,664.98 : 2,297.58 = 918.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,664.98/2,297.58 = 918.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,664.98x = 2,297.58 × 918.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,664.98x = 2,111,246.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,111,246.26/1,664.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.03

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