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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,661.54, 2,292.92 and 915.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,661.54, 2,292.92 and 915.50 is: 1,263.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,661.54 : 2,292.92 = 915.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,661.54/2,292.92 = 915.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,661.54x = 2,292.92 × 915.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,661.54x = 2,099,168.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,099,168.26/1,661.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263.39

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