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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,661.52, 2,292.91 and 905.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,661.52, 2,292.91 and 905.30 is: 1,249.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,661.52 : 2,292.91 = 905.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,661.52/2,292.91 = 905.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,661.52x = 2,292.91 × 905.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,661.52x = 2,075,766.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,075,766.90/1,661.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.32

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