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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,659.93, 2,289.83 and 1,030.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,659.93, 2,289.83 and 1,030.29 is: 1,421.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,659.93 : 2,289.83 = 1,030.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,659.93/2,289.83 = 1,030.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,659.93x = 2,289.83 × 1,030.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,659.93x = 2,359,188.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,359,188.95/1,659.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,421.26

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