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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,661.68, 2,290.98 and 1,136.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,661.68, 2,290.98 and 1,136.80 is: 1,567.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,661.68 : 2,290.98 = 1,136.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,661.68/2,290.98 = 1,136.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,661.68x = 2,290.98 × 1,136.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,661.68x = 2,604,386.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,604,386.06/1,661.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,567.32

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