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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,661.76, 2,293.25 and 915.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,661.76, 2,293.25 and 915.71 is: 1,263.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,661.76 : 2,293.25 = 915.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,661.76/2,293.25 = 915.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,661.76x = 2,293.25 × 915.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,661.76x = 2,099,935.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,099,935.91/1,661.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263.68

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