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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,661.58, 2,491.81 and 839.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,661.58, 2,491.81 and 839.33 is: 1,258.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,661.58 : 2,491.81 = 839.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,661.58/2,491.81 = 839.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,661.58x = 2,491.81 × 839.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,661.58x = 2,091,450.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,091,450.89/1,661.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258.71

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