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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,660.37, 2,490.78 and 564.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,660.37, 2,490.78 and 564.44 is: 846.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,660.37 : 2,490.78 = 564.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,660.37/2,490.78 = 564.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,660.37x = 2,490.78 × 564.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,660.37x = 1,405,895.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,405,895.86/1,660.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.74

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