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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,662.24, 2,490.16 and 929.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,662.24, 2,490.16 and 929.59 is: 1,392.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,662.24 : 2,490.16 = 929.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,662.24/2,490.16 = 929.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,662.24x = 2,490.16 × 929.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,662.24x = 2,314,827.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,314,827.83/1,662.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392.60

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