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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,660.98, 2,292.18 and 914.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,660.98, 2,292.18 and 914.93 is: 1,262.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,660.98 : 2,292.18 = 914.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,660.98/2,292.18 = 914.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,660.98x = 2,292.18 × 914.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,660.98x = 2,097,168.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,097,168.21/1,660.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262.61

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