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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,660.72, 2,489.32 and 620.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,660.72, 2,489.32 and 620.06 is: 929.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,660.72 : 2,489.32 = 620.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,660.72/2,489.32 = 620.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,660.72x = 2,489.32 × 620.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,660.72x = 1,543,527.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,543,527.76/1,660.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.43

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