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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,639.79, 2,459.67 and 665.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,639.79, 2,459.67 and 665.66 is: 998.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,639.79 : 2,459.67 = 665.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,639.79/2,459.67 = 665.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,639.79x = 2,459.67 × 665.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,639.79x = 1,637,303.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,637,303.93/1,639.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.48

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