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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,660.09, 2,488.98 and 735.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,660.09, 2,488.98 and 735.14 is: 1,102.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,660.09 : 2,488.98 = 735.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,660.09/2,488.98 = 735.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,660.09x = 2,488.98 × 735.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,660.09x = 1,829,752.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,829,752.22/1,660.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.20

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