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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,660.80, 2,489.09 and 736.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,660.80, 2,489.09 and 736.10 is: 1,103.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,660.80 : 2,489.09 = 736.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,660.80/2,489.09 = 736.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,660.80x = 2,489.09 × 736.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,660.80x = 1,832,203.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,832,203.02/1,660.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.21

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