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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,660.14, 2,291.10 and 961.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,660.14, 2,291.10 and 961.50 is: 1,326.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,660.14 : 2,291.10 = 961.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,660.14/2,291.10 = 961.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,660.14x = 2,291.10 × 961.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,660.14x = 2,202,892.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,202,892.65/1,660.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,326.93

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