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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,661.31, 2,292.60 and 915.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,661.31, 2,292.60 and 915.26 is: 1,263.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,661.31 : 2,292.60 = 915.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,661.31/2,292.60 = 915.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,661.31x = 2,292.60 × 915.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,661.31x = 2,098,325.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,098,325.08/1,661.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263.06

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