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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,660.50, 2,489.12 and 687.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,660.50, 2,489.12 and 687.42 is: 1,030.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,660.50 : 2,489.12 = 687.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,660.50/2,489.12 = 687.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,660.50x = 2,489.12 × 687.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,660.50x = 1,711,070.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,711,070.87/1,660.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.46

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