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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,659.94, 2,490.30 and 838.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,659.94, 2,490.30 and 838.18 is: 1,257.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,659.94 : 2,490.30 = 838.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,659.94/2,490.30 = 838.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,659.94x = 2,490.30 × 838.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,659.94x = 2,087,319.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,087,319.65/1,659.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.47

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