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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,661.08, 2,292.30 and 915.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,661.08, 2,292.30 and 915.06 is: 1,262.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,661.08 : 2,292.30 = 915.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,661.08/2,292.30 = 915.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,661.08x = 2,292.30 × 915.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,661.08x = 2,097,590.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,097,590.89/1,661.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262.79

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