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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,639.47, 2,460.50 and 666.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,639.47, 2,460.50 and 666.26 is: 999.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,639.47 : 2,460.50 = 666.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,639.47/2,460.50 = 666.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,639.47x = 2,460.50 × 666.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,639.47x = 1,639,317.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,639,317.10/1,639.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.91

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