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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,660.30, 2,291.22 and 952.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,660.30, 2,291.22 and 952.16 is: 1,313.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,660.30 : 2,291.22 = 952.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,660.30/2,291.22 = 952.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,660.30x = 2,291.22 × 952.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,660.30x = 2,181,596.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,181,596.58/1,660.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.98

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