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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,659.97, 2,489.96 and 505.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,659.97, 2,489.96 and 505.72 is: 758.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,659.97 : 2,489.96 = 505.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,659.97/2,489.96 = 505.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,659.97x = 2,489.96 × 505.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,659.97x = 1,259,228.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,259,228.67/1,659.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.58

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