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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,661.14, 2,292.32 and 915.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,661.14, 2,292.32 and 915.07 is: 1,262.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,661.14 : 2,292.32 = 915.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,661.14/2,292.32 = 915.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,661.14x = 2,292.32 × 915.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,661.14x = 2,097,628.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,097,628.69/1,661.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262.76

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