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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,660.92, 2,493.68 and 930.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,660.92, 2,493.68 and 930.96 is: 1,397.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,660.92 : 2,493.68 = 930.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,660.92/2,493.68 = 930.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,660.92x = 2,493.68 × 930.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,660.92x = 2,321,516.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,321,516.33/1,660.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,397.73

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