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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,662.52, 2,294.14 and 999.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,662.52, 2,294.14 and 999.20 is: 1,378.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,662.52 : 2,294.14 = 999.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,662.52/2,294.14 = 999.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,662.52x = 2,294.14 × 999.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,662.52x = 2,292,304.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,292,304.69/1,662.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,378.81

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