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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,659.77, 2,290.58 and 913.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,659.77, 2,290.58 and 913.76 is: 1,261.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,659.77 : 2,290.58 = 913.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,659.77/2,290.58 = 913.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,659.77x = 2,290.58 × 913.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,659.77x = 2,093,029.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,093,029.93/1,659.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261.04

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