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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,660.50, 2,290.28 and 1,063.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,660.50, 2,290.28 and 1,063.33 is: 1,466.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,660.50 : 2,290.28 = 1,063.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,660.50/2,290.28 = 1,063.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,660.50x = 2,290.28 × 1,063.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,660.50x = 2,435,312.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,435,312.39/1,660.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466.61

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