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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,660.64, 2,291.58 and 997.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,660.64, 2,291.58 and 997.34 is: 1,376.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,660.64 : 2,291.58 = 997.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,660.64/2,291.58 = 997.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,660.64x = 2,291.58 × 997.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,660.64x = 2,285,484.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,285,484.40/1,660.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,376.27

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