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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,659.82, 2,290.62 and 913.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,659.82, 2,290.62 and 913.83 is: 1,261.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,659.82 : 2,290.62 = 913.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,659.82/2,290.62 = 913.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,659.82x = 2,290.62 × 913.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,659.82x = 2,093,237.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,093,237.27/1,659.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261.12

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