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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,661.12, 2,290.88 and 1,218.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,661.12, 2,290.88 and 1,218.96 is: 1,681.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,661.12 : 2,290.88 = 1,218.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,661.12/2,290.88 = 1,218.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,661.12x = 2,290.88 × 1,218.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,661.12x = 2,792,491.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,792,491.08/1,661.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,681.09

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