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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,661.59, 2,293.00 and 915.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,661.59, 2,293.00 and 915.58 is: 1,263.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,661.59 : 2,293.00 = 915.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,661.59/2,293.00 = 915.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,661.59x = 2,293.00 × 915.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,661.59x = 2,099,425.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,099,425.52/1,661.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263.50

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