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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,660.40, 2,488.92 and 930.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,660.40, 2,488.92 and 930.32 is: 1,394.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,660.40 : 2,488.92 = 930.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,660.40/2,488.92 = 930.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,660.40x = 2,488.92 × 930.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,660.40x = 2,315,492.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,315,492.05/1,660.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,394.54

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