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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,659.91, 2,290.79 and 1,099.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,659.91, 2,290.79 and 1,099.41 is: 1,517.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,659.91 : 2,290.79 = 1,099.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,659.91/2,290.79 = 1,099.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,659.91x = 2,290.79 × 1,099.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,659.91x = 2,518,500.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,518,500.48/1,659.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,517.25

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