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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,659.69, 2,290.47 and 951.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,659.69, 2,290.47 and 951.75 is: 1,313.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,659.69 : 2,290.47 = 951.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,659.69/2,290.47 = 951.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,659.69x = 2,290.47 × 951.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,659.69x = 2,179,954.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,179,954.82/1,659.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.47

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