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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,660.91, 2,489.94 and 735.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,660.91, 2,489.94 and 735.96 is: 1,103.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,660.91 : 2,489.94 = 735.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,660.91/2,489.94 = 735.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,660.91x = 2,489.94 × 735.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,660.91x = 1,832,493.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,832,493.03/1,660.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.31

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