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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,661.23, 2,292.56 and 915.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,661.23, 2,292.56 and 915.25 is: 1,263.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,661.23 : 2,292.56 = 915.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,661.23/2,292.56 = 915.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,661.23x = 2,292.56 × 915.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,661.23x = 2,098,265.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,098,265.54/1,661.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263.08

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