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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,660.40, 2,291.30 and 904.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,660.40, 2,291.30 and 904.15 is: 1,247.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,660.40 : 2,291.30 = 904.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,660.40/2,291.30 = 904.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,660.40x = 2,291.30 × 904.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,660.40x = 2,071,668.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,071,668.65/1,660.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,247.70

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