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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,660.02, 2,490.19 and 619.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,660.02, 2,490.19 and 619.78 is: 929.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,660.02 : 2,490.19 = 619.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,660.02/2,490.19 = 619.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,660.02x = 2,490.19 × 619.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,660.02x = 1,543,357.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,543,357.51/1,660.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.72

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