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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,659.97, 2,290.82 and 913.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,659.97, 2,290.82 and 913.99 is: 1,261.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,659.97 : 2,290.82 = 913.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,659.97/2,290.82 = 913.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,659.97x = 2,290.82 × 913.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,659.97x = 2,093,786.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,093,786.57/1,659.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261.34

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