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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,660.15, 2,489.69 and 736.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,660.15, 2,489.69 and 736.52 is: 1,104.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,660.15 : 2,489.69 = 736.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,660.15/2,489.69 = 736.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,660.15x = 2,489.69 × 736.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,660.15x = 1,833,698.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,833,698.73/1,660.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.54

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