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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,659.70, 2,290.36 and 913.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,659.70, 2,290.36 and 913.64 is: 1,260.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,659.70 : 2,290.36 = 913.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,659.70/2,290.36 = 913.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,659.70x = 2,290.36 × 913.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,659.70x = 2,092,564.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,092,564.51/1,659.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.81

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