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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,660.80, 2,290.14 and 1,188.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,660.80, 2,290.14 and 1,188.60 is: 1,639.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,660.80 : 2,290.14 = 1,188.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,660.80/2,290.14 = 1,188.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,660.80x = 2,290.14 × 1,188.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,660.80x = 2,722,060.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,722,060.40/1,660.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,639.01

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