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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,660.26, 2,290.56 and 1,101

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,660.26, 2,290.56 and 1,101 is: 1,518.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,660.26 : 2,290.56 = 1,101 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,660.26/2,290.56 = 1,101/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,660.26x = 2,290.56 × 1,101
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,660.26x = 2,521,906.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,521,906.56/1,660.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,518.98

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