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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,661.43, 2,292.80 and 915.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,661.43, 2,292.80 and 915.42 is: 1,263.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,661.43 : 2,292.80 = 915.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,661.43/2,292.80 = 915.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,661.43x = 2,292.80 × 915.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,661.43x = 2,098,874.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,098,874.98/1,661.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263.29

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