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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,660.01, 2,490.62 and 736.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,660.01, 2,490.62 and 736.20 is: 1,104.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,660.01 : 2,490.62 = 736.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,660.01/2,490.62 = 736.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,660.01x = 2,490.62 × 736.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,660.01x = 1,833,590.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,833,590.76/1,660.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.57

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