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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,660.15, 2,290.89 and 914.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,660.15, 2,290.89 and 914.01 is: 1,261.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,660.15 : 2,290.89 = 914.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,660.15/2,290.89 = 914.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,660.15x = 2,290.89 × 914.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,660.15x = 2,093,896.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,093,896.37/1,660.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261.27

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