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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,660.73, 2,490.18 and 770.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,660.73, 2,490.18 and 770.29 is: 1,155.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,660.73 : 2,490.18 = 770.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,660.73/2,490.18 = 770.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,660.73x = 2,490.18 × 770.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,660.73x = 1,918,158.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,918,158.64/1,660.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.01

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