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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,659.78, 2,290.46 and 913.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,659.78, 2,290.46 and 913.73 is: 1,260.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,659.78 : 2,290.46 = 913.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,659.78/2,290.46 = 913.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,659.78x = 2,290.46 × 913.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,659.78x = 2,092,867.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,092,867.87/1,659.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.93

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