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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,659.47, 2,290.10 and 913.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,659.47, 2,290.10 and 913.46 is: 1,260.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,659.47 : 2,290.10 = 913.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,659.47/2,290.10 = 913.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,659.47x = 2,290.10 × 913.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,659.47x = 2,091,898.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,091,898.73/1,659.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.59

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