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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,660.74, 2,491.29 and 783.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,660.74, 2,491.29 and 783.18 is: 1,174.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,660.74 : 2,491.29 = 783.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,660.74/2,491.29 = 783.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,660.74x = 2,491.29 × 783.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,660.74x = 1,951,128.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,951,128.50/1,660.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174.85

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