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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,660.36, 2,291.20 and 914.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,660.36, 2,291.20 and 914.18 is: 1,261.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,660.36 : 2,291.20 = 914.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,660.36/2,291.20 = 914.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,660.36x = 2,291.20 × 914.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,660.36x = 2,094,564.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,094,564.05/1,660.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261.51

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