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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,661.06, 2,292.17 and 915.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,661.06, 2,292.17 and 915.01 is: 1,262.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,661.06 : 2,292.17 = 915.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,661.06/2,292.17 = 915.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,661.06x = 2,292.17 × 915.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,661.06x = 2,097,361.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,097,361.06/1,661.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262.67

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