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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,660.68, 2,490.21 and 1,044.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,660.68, 2,490.21 and 1,044.86 is: 1,566.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,660.68 : 2,490.21 = 1,044.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,660.68/2,490.21 = 1,044.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,660.68x = 2,490.21 × 1,044.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,660.68x = 2,601,908.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,601,908.37/1,660.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,566.77

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