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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,660.45, 2,490.83 and 838.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,660.45, 2,490.83 and 838.20 is: 1,257.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,660.45 : 2,490.83 = 838.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,660.45/2,490.83 = 838.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,660.45x = 2,490.83 × 838.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,660.45x = 2,087,813.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,087,813.71/1,660.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.38

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