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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,660.91, 2,292.03 and 914.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,660.91, 2,292.03 and 914.90 is: 1,262.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,660.91 : 2,292.03 = 914.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,660.91/2,292.03 = 914.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,660.91x = 2,292.03 × 914.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,660.91x = 2,096,966.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,096,966.79/1,660.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262.54

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