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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,661.93, 2,293.43 and 915.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,661.93, 2,293.43 and 915.95 is: 1,263.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,661.93 : 2,293.43 = 915.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,661.93/2,293.43 = 915.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,661.93x = 2,293.43 × 915.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,661.93x = 2,100,662.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,100,662.63/1,661.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263.99

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