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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,660.05, 2,291.05 and 997.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,660.05, 2,291.05 and 997.07 is: 1,376.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,660.05 : 2,291.05 = 997.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,660.05/2,291.05 = 997.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,660.05x = 2,291.05 × 997.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,660.05x = 2,284,337.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,284,337.22/1,660.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,376.07

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