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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,660.04, 2,291.02 and 996.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,660.04, 2,291.02 and 996.92 is: 1,375.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,660.04 : 2,291.02 = 996.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,660.04/2,291.02 = 996.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,660.04x = 2,291.02 × 996.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,660.04x = 2,283,963.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,283,963.66/1,660.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,375.85

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