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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,660.67, 2,291.66 and 952.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,660.67, 2,291.66 and 952.62 is: 1,314.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,660.67 : 2,291.66 = 952.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,660.67/2,291.66 = 952.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,660.67x = 2,291.66 × 952.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,660.67x = 2,183,076.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,183,076.39/1,660.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.58

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