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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,660.51, 2,291.51 and 914.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,660.51, 2,291.51 and 914.45 is: 1,261.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,660.51 : 2,291.51 = 914.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,660.51/2,291.51 = 914.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,660.51x = 2,291.51 × 914.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,660.51x = 2,095,471.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,095,471.32/1,660.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261.94

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