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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,660.90, 2,291.90 and 962.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,660.90, 2,291.90 and 962.32 is: 1,327.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,660.90 : 2,291.90 = 962.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,660.90/2,291.90 = 962.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,660.90x = 2,291.90 × 962.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,660.90x = 2,205,541.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,205,541.21/1,660.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,327.92

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