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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,660.50, 2,290.68 and 1,329.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,660.50, 2,290.68 and 1,329.35 is: 1,833.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,660.50 : 2,290.68 = 1,329.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,660.50/2,290.68 = 1,329.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,660.50x = 2,290.68 × 1,329.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,660.50x = 3,045,104.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,045,104.00/1,660.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,833.85

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