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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,660.79, 2,492.72 and 839.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,660.79, 2,492.72 and 839.63 is: 1,260.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,660.79 : 2,492.72 = 839.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,660.79/2,492.72 = 839.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,660.79x = 2,492.72 × 839.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,660.79x = 2,092,964.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,092,964.53/1,660.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.23

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