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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,659.45, 2,290.05 and 913.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,659.45, 2,290.05 and 913.49 is: 1,260.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,659.45 : 2,290.05 = 913.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,659.45/2,290.05 = 913.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,659.45x = 2,290.05 × 913.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,659.45x = 2,091,921.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,091,921.76/1,659.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.61

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