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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,660.38, 2,490.98 and 686.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,660.38, 2,490.98 and 686.76 is: 1,030.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,660.38 : 2,490.98 = 686.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,660.38/2,490.98 = 686.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,660.38x = 2,490.98 × 686.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,660.38x = 1,710,701.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,710,701.99/1,660.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.31

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