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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,659.41, 2,290.10 and 1,098.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,659.41, 2,290.10 and 1,098.91 is: 1,516.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,659.41 : 2,290.10 = 1,098.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,659.41/2,290.10 = 1,098.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,659.41x = 2,290.10 × 1,098.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,659.41x = 2,516,596.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,516,596.85/1,659.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,516.56

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