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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,660.41, 2,489.90 and 620.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,660.41, 2,489.90 and 620.01 is: 929.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,660.41 : 2,489.90 = 620.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,660.41/2,489.90 = 620.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,660.41x = 2,489.90 × 620.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,660.41x = 1,543,759.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,543,759.80/1,660.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.75

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