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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,661.32, 2,292.56 and 1,072.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,661.32, 2,292.56 and 1,072.45 is: 1,479.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,661.32 : 2,292.56 = 1,072.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,661.32/2,292.56 = 1,072.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,661.32x = 2,292.56 × 1,072.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,661.32x = 2,458,644.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,458,644.88/1,661.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,479.94

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