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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,661.10, 2,292.30 and 915.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,661.10, 2,292.30 and 915.04 is: 1,262.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,661.10 : 2,292.30 = 915.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,661.10/2,292.30 = 915.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,661.10x = 2,292.30 × 915.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,661.10x = 2,097,546.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,097,546.19/1,661.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262.75

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