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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,660.06, 2,490.52 and 966.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,660.06, 2,490.52 and 966.05 is: 1,449.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,660.06 : 2,490.52 = 966.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,660.06/2,490.52 = 966.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,660.06x = 2,490.52 × 966.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,660.06x = 2,405,966.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,405,966.85/1,660.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449.33

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