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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,640.76, 2,460.72 and 666.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,640.76, 2,460.72 and 666.66 is: 999.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,640.76 : 2,460.72 = 666.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,640.76/2,460.72 = 666.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,640.76x = 2,460.72 × 666.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,640.76x = 1,640,463.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,640,463.60/1,640.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.82

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