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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,659.76, 2,290.08 and 1,070.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,659.76, 2,290.08 and 1,070.44 is: 1,476.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,659.76 : 2,290.08 = 1,070.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,659.76/2,290.08 = 1,070.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,659.76x = 2,290.08 × 1,070.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,659.76x = 2,451,393.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,451,393.24/1,659.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,476.96

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