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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,660.33, 2,490.61 and 620.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,660.33, 2,490.61 and 620.31 is: 930.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,660.33 : 2,490.61 = 620.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,660.33/2,490.61 = 620.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,660.33x = 2,490.61 × 620.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,660.33x = 1,544,950.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,544,950.29/1,660.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.51

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