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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,661.13, 2,292.36 and 915.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,661.13, 2,292.36 and 915.11 is: 1,262.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,661.13 : 2,292.36 = 915.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,661.13/2,292.36 = 915.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,661.13x = 2,292.36 × 915.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,661.13x = 2,097,750.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,097,750.10/1,661.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262.85

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