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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,660.06, 2,290.82 and 988.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,660.06, 2,290.82 and 988.30 is: 1,363.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,660.06 : 2,290.82 = 988.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,660.06/2,290.82 = 988.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,660.06x = 2,290.82 × 988.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,660.06x = 2,264,015.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,264,015.33/1,660.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363.81

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