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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,640.66, 2,460.26 and 600.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,640.66, 2,460.26 and 600.39 is: 900.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,640.66 : 2,460.26 = 600.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,640.66/2,460.26 = 600.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,640.66x = 2,460.26 × 600.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,640.66x = 1,477,110.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,477,110.48/1,640.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.32

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