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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,660.19, 2,490.33 and 929.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,660.19, 2,490.33 and 929.19 is: 1,393.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,660.19 : 2,490.33 = 929.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,660.19/2,490.33 = 929.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,660.19x = 2,490.33 × 929.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,660.19x = 2,313,995.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,313,995.96/1,660.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.82

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