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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,659.51, 2,290.22 and 913.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,659.51, 2,290.22 and 913.63 is: 1,260.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,659.51 : 2,290.22 = 913.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,659.51/2,290.22 = 913.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,659.51x = 2,290.22 × 913.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,659.51x = 2,092,397.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,092,397.68/1,659.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.86

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