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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,660.88, 2,290.64 and 1,101.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,660.88, 2,290.64 and 1,101.48 is: 1,519.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,660.88 : 2,290.64 = 1,101.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,660.88/2,290.64 = 1,101.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,660.88x = 2,290.64 × 1,101.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,660.88x = 2,523,097.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,523,097.23/1,660.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,519.14

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