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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,660.09, 2,290.91 and 961.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,660.09, 2,290.91 and 961.53 is: 1,326.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,660.09 : 2,290.91 = 961.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,660.09/2,290.91 = 961.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,660.09x = 2,290.91 × 961.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,660.09x = 2,202,773.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,202,773.88/1,660.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,326.90

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