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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,662.04, 2,293.68 and 999.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,662.04, 2,293.68 and 999.28 is: 1,379.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,662.04 : 2,293.68 = 999.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,662.04/2,293.68 = 999.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,662.04x = 2,293.68 × 999.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,662.04x = 2,292,028.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,292,028.55/1,662.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,379.05

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