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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,660.71, 2,489.55 and 619.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,660.71, 2,489.55 and 619.98 is: 929.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,660.71 : 2,489.55 = 619.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,660.71/2,489.55 = 619.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,660.71x = 2,489.55 × 619.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,660.71x = 1,543,471.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,543,471.21/1,660.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.40

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