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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,660.79, 2,492.10 and 620.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,660.79, 2,492.10 and 620.75 is: 931.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,660.79 : 2,492.10 = 620.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,660.79/2,492.10 = 620.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,660.79x = 2,492.10 × 620.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,660.79x = 1,546,977.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,546,977.31/1,660.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.47

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