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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,660.06, 2,490.32 and 564.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,660.06, 2,490.32 and 564.13 is: 846.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,660.06 : 2,490.32 = 564.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,660.06/2,490.32 = 564.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,660.06x = 2,490.32 × 564.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,660.06x = 1,404,855.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,404,855.18/1,660.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.27

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