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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,660, 2,490 and 619.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,660, 2,490 and 619.96 is: 929.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,660 : 2,490 = 619.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,660/2,490 = 619.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,660x = 2,490 × 619.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,660x = 1,543,700.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,543,700.40/1,660
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.94

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