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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,660.88, 2,489.30 and 929.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,660.88, 2,489.30 and 929.46 is: 1,393.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,660.88 : 2,489.30 = 929.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,660.88/2,489.30 = 929.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,660.88x = 2,489.30 × 929.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,660.88x = 2,313,704.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,313,704.78/1,660.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.06

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