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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,659.29, 2,289.74 and 913.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,659.29, 2,289.74 and 913.28 is: 1,260.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,659.29 : 2,289.74 = 913.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,659.29/2,289.74 = 913.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,659.29x = 2,289.74 × 913.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,659.29x = 2,091,157.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,091,157.73/1,659.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.28

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