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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,660.02, 2,290.82 and 913.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,660.02, 2,290.82 and 913.96 is: 1,261.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,660.02 : 2,290.82 = 913.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,660.02/2,290.82 = 913.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,660.02x = 2,290.82 × 913.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,660.02x = 2,093,717.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,093,717.85/1,660.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261.26

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