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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,660.42, 2,488.89 and 619.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,660.42, 2,488.89 and 619.97 is: 929.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,660.42 : 2,488.89 = 619.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,660.42/2,488.89 = 619.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,660.42x = 2,488.89 × 619.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,660.42x = 1,543,043.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,543,043.36/1,660.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.31

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