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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,660.63, 2,290.80 and 1,346.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,660.63, 2,290.80 and 1,346.25 is: 1,857.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,660.63 : 2,290.80 = 1,346.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,660.63/2,290.80 = 1,346.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,660.63x = 2,290.80 × 1,346.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,660.63x = 3,083,989.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,083,989.50/1,660.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,857.12

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