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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,661.99, 2,294.46 and 999

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,661.99, 2,294.46 and 999 is: 1,379.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,661.99 : 2,294.46 = 999 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,661.99/2,294.46 = 999/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,661.99x = 2,294.46 × 999
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,661.99x = 2,292,165.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,292,165.54/1,661.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,379.17

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