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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,661.35, 2,292.64 and 915.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,661.35, 2,292.64 and 915.29 is: 1,263.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,661.35 : 2,292.64 = 915.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,661.35/2,292.64 = 915.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,661.35x = 2,292.64 × 915.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,661.35x = 2,098,430.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,098,430.47/1,661.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263.09

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