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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,660.29, 2,291.78 and 1,031.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,660.29, 2,291.78 and 1,031.30 is: 1,423.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,660.29 : 2,291.78 = 1,031.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,660.29/2,291.78 = 1,031.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,660.29x = 2,291.78 × 1,031.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,660.29x = 2,363,507.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,363,507.56/1,660.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,423.55

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