Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,659.84, 2,490 and 505.44
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,659.84, 2,490 and 505.44 is: 758.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,659.84 : 2,490 = 505.44 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,659.84/2,490 = 505.44/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,659.84x = 2,490 × 505.44 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,659.84x = 1,258,545.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,258,545.60/1,659.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 758.23
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