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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,661.62, 2,489.23 and 928.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,661.62, 2,489.23 and 928.97 is: 1,391.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,661.62 : 2,489.23 = 928.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,661.62/2,489.23 = 928.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,661.62x = 2,489.23 × 928.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,661.62x = 2,312,419.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,312,419.99/1,661.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391.67

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