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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,660.31, 2,291.24 and 914.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,660.31, 2,291.24 and 914.25 is: 1,261.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,660.31 : 2,291.24 = 914.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,660.31/2,291.24 = 914.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,660.31x = 2,291.24 × 914.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,660.31x = 2,094,768.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,094,768.02/1,660.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261.68

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