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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,660, 2,490 and 505.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,660, 2,490 and 505.72 is: 758.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,660 : 2,490 = 505.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,660/2,490 = 505.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,660x = 2,490 × 505.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,660x = 1,259,242.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,259,242.80/1,660
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.58

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