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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,660.23, 2,490.63 and 685.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,660.23, 2,490.63 and 685.80 is: 1,028.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,660.23 : 2,490.63 = 685.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,660.23/2,490.63 = 685.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,660.23x = 2,490.63 × 685.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,660.23x = 1,708,074.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,708,074.05/1,660.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.82

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