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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,660.53, 2,291.54 and 914.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,660.53, 2,291.54 and 914.55 is: 1,262.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,660.53 : 2,291.54 = 914.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,660.53/2,291.54 = 914.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,660.53x = 2,291.54 × 914.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,660.53x = 2,095,727.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,095,727.91/1,660.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262.08

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