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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,660.32, 2,489.67 and 735.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,660.32, 2,489.67 and 735.71 is: 1,103.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,660.32 : 2,489.67 = 735.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,660.32/2,489.67 = 735.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,660.32x = 2,489.67 × 735.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,660.32x = 1,831,662.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,831,662.67/1,660.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.20

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