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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,660.37, 2,291.39 and 997.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,660.37, 2,291.39 and 997.25 is: 1,376.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,660.37 : 2,291.39 = 997.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,660.37/2,291.39 = 997.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,660.37x = 2,291.39 × 997.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,660.37x = 2,285,075.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,285,075.97/1,660.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,376.25

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