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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,659.93, 2,290.39 and 996.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,659.93, 2,290.39 and 996.54 is: 1,375.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,659.93 : 2,290.39 = 996.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,659.93/2,290.39 = 996.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,659.93x = 2,290.39 × 996.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,659.93x = 2,282,462.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,282,462.76/1,659.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,375.04

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