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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,640.43, 2,460.83 and 666.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,640.43, 2,460.83 and 666.45 is: 999.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,640.43 : 2,460.83 = 666.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,640.43/2,460.83 = 666.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,640.43x = 2,460.83 × 666.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,640.43x = 1,640,016.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,640,016.82/1,640.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.75

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