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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,660.17, 2,487.31 and 880.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,660.17, 2,487.31 and 880.71 is: 1,319.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,660.17 : 2,487.31 = 880.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,660.17/2,487.31 = 880.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,660.17x = 2,487.31 × 880.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,660.17x = 2,190,597.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,190,597.75/1,660.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319.50

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