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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,660.20, 2,290.59 and 1,031.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,660.20, 2,290.59 and 1,031.19 is: 1,422.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,660.20 : 2,290.59 = 1,031.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,660.20/2,290.59 = 1,031.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,660.20x = 2,290.59 × 1,031.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,660.20x = 2,362,033.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,362,033.50/1,660.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,422.74

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