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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,660.87, 2,290.98 and 997.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,660.87, 2,290.98 and 997.89 is: 1,376.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,660.87 : 2,290.98 = 997.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,660.87/2,290.98 = 997.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,660.87x = 2,290.98 × 997.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,660.87x = 2,286,146.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,286,146.03/1,660.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,376.47

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