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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,661.45, 2,290.91 and 1,063.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,661.45, 2,290.91 and 1,063.14 is: 1,465.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,661.45 : 2,290.91 = 1,063.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,661.45/2,290.91 = 1,063.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,661.45x = 2,290.91 × 1,063.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,661.45x = 2,435,552.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,435,552.74/1,661.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465.92

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