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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,659.96, 2,489.90 and 505.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,659.96, 2,489.90 and 505.71 is: 758.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,659.96 : 2,489.90 = 505.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,659.96/2,489.90 = 505.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,659.96x = 2,489.90 × 505.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,659.96x = 1,259,164.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,259,164.80/1,659.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.55

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