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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,659.41, 2,290.12 and 913.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,659.41, 2,290.12 and 913.51 is: 1,260.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,659.41 : 2,290.12 = 913.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,659.41/2,290.12 = 913.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,659.41x = 2,290.12 × 913.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,659.41x = 2,092,036.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,092,036.07/1,659.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.71

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