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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,660.32, 2,291.13 and 914.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,660.32, 2,291.13 and 914.22 is: 1,261.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,660.32 : 2,291.13 = 914.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,660.32/2,291.13 = 914.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,660.32x = 2,291.13 × 914.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,660.32x = 2,094,596.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,094,596.87/1,660.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261.56

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