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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,660.14, 2,490.60 and 505.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,660.14, 2,490.60 and 505.89 is: 758.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,660.14 : 2,490.60 = 505.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,660.14/2,490.60 = 505.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,660.14x = 2,490.60 × 505.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,660.14x = 1,259,969.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,259,969.63/1,660.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.95

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