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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,660.53, 2,488.73 and 839.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,660.53, 2,488.73 and 839.01 is: 1,257.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,660.53 : 2,488.73 = 839.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,660.53/2,488.73 = 839.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,660.53x = 2,488.73 × 839.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,660.53x = 2,088,065.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,088,065.16/1,660.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.47

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