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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,660.08, 2,291.04 and 997.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,660.08, 2,291.04 and 997.20 is: 1,376.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,660.08 : 2,291.04 = 997.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,660.08/2,291.04 = 997.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,660.08x = 2,291.04 × 997.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,660.08x = 2,284,625.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,284,625.09/1,660.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,376.21

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