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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,661.99, 2,293.52 and 915.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,661.99, 2,293.52 and 915.93 is: 1,263.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,661.99 : 2,293.52 = 915.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,661.99/2,293.52 = 915.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,661.99x = 2,293.52 × 915.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,661.99x = 2,100,699.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,100,699.19/1,661.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263.96

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