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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,661.41, 2,290.92 and 1,163.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,661.41, 2,290.92 and 1,163.86 is: 1,604.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,661.41 : 2,290.92 = 1,163.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,661.41/2,290.92 = 1,163.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,661.41x = 2,290.92 × 1,163.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,661.41x = 2,666,310.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,666,310.15/1,661.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,604.85

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