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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,661.14, 2,292.27 and 997.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,661.14, 2,292.27 and 997.84 is: 1,376.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,661.14 : 2,292.27 = 997.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,661.14/2,292.27 = 997.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,661.14x = 2,292.27 × 997.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,661.14x = 2,287,318.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,287,318.70/1,661.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,376.96

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