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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,661.94, 2,292.71 and 1,064.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,661.94, 2,292.71 and 1,064.15 is: 1,468.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,661.94 : 2,292.71 = 1,064.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,661.94/2,292.71 = 1,064.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,661.94x = 2,292.71 × 1,064.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,661.94x = 2,439,782.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,439,782.03/1,661.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,468.03

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