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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,661.54, 2,292.14 and 997.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,661.54, 2,292.14 and 997.22 is: 1,375.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,661.54 : 2,292.14 = 997.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,661.54/2,292.14 = 997.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,661.54x = 2,292.14 × 997.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,661.54x = 2,285,776.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,285,776.07/1,661.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,375.70

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