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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,661.59, 2,291.19 and 1,101.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,661.59, 2,291.19 and 1,101.88 is: 1,519.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,661.59 : 2,291.19 = 1,101.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,661.59/2,291.19 = 1,101.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,661.59x = 2,291.19 × 1,101.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,661.59x = 2,524,616.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,524,616.44/1,661.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,519.40

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