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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,659.93, 2,290.65 and 913.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,659.93, 2,290.65 and 913.89 is: 1,261.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,659.93 : 2,290.65 = 913.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,659.93/2,290.65 = 913.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,659.93x = 2,290.65 × 913.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,659.93x = 2,093,402.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,093,402.13/1,659.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261.14

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