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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,660.60, 2,488.20 and 1,043.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,660.60, 2,488.20 and 1,043.20 is: 1,563.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,660.60 : 2,488.20 = 1,043.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,660.60/2,488.20 = 1,043.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,660.60x = 2,488.20 × 1,043.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,660.60x = 2,595,690.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,595,690.24/1,660.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,563.10

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