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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,660.44, 2,490.72 and 564.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,660.44, 2,490.72 and 564.78 is: 847.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,660.44 : 2,490.72 = 564.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,660.44/2,490.72 = 564.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,660.44x = 2,490.72 × 564.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,660.44x = 1,406,708.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,406,708.84/1,660.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.19

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