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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,660.48, 2,290.64 and 1,217.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,660.48, 2,290.64 and 1,217.44 is: 1,679.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,660.48 : 2,290.64 = 1,217.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,660.48/2,290.64 = 1,217.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,660.48x = 2,290.64 × 1,217.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,660.48x = 2,788,716.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,788,716.76/1,660.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,679.46

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