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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,659.63, 2,489.89 and 505.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,659.63, 2,489.89 and 505.38 is: 758.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,659.63 : 2,489.89 = 505.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,659.63/2,489.89 = 505.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,659.63x = 2,489.89 × 505.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,659.63x = 1,258,340.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,258,340.61/1,659.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.21

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