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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,660.74, 2,489.47 and 564.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,660.74, 2,489.47 and 564.37 is: 846.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,660.74 : 2,489.47 = 564.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,660.74/2,489.47 = 564.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,660.74x = 2,489.47 × 564.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,660.74x = 1,404,982.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,404,982.18/1,660.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.00

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