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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,660.82, 2,292.06 and 1,137.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,660.82, 2,292.06 and 1,137.56 is: 1,569.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,660.82 : 2,292.06 = 1,137.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,660.82/2,292.06 = 1,137.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,660.82x = 2,292.06 × 1,137.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,660.82x = 2,607,355.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,607,355.77/1,660.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,569.92

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