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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,660.69, 2,290.90 and 997.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,660.69, 2,290.90 and 997.30 is: 1,375.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,660.69 : 2,290.90 = 997.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,660.69/2,290.90 = 997.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,660.69x = 2,290.90 × 997.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,660.69x = 2,284,714.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,284,714.57/1,660.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,375.76

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