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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,660.11, 2,490.09 and 685.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,660.11, 2,490.09 and 685.53 is: 1,028.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,660.11 : 2,490.09 = 685.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,660.11/2,490.09 = 685.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,660.11x = 2,490.09 × 685.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,660.11x = 1,707,031.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,707,031.40/1,660.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.26

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