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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,660.02, 2,290.86 and 996.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,660.02, 2,290.86 and 996.36 is: 1,375.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,660.02 : 2,290.86 = 996.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,660.02/2,290.86 = 996.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,660.02x = 2,290.86 × 996.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,660.02x = 2,282,521.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,282,521.27/1,660.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,375.00

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