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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,659.45, 2,489.31 and 426.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,659.45, 2,489.31 and 426.86 is: 640.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,659.45 : 2,489.31 = 426.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,659.45/2,489.31 = 426.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,659.45x = 2,489.31 × 426.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,659.45x = 1,062,574.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,062,574.42/1,659.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.32

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