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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,660.14, 2,290.89 and 996.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,660.14, 2,290.89 and 996.84 is: 1,375.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,660.14 : 2,290.89 = 996.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,660.14/2,290.89 = 996.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,660.14x = 2,290.89 × 996.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,660.14x = 2,283,650.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,283,650.79/1,660.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,375.58

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