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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,700.39, 2,550.16 and 660.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,700.39, 2,550.16 and 660.04 is: 989.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,700.39 : 2,550.16 = 660.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,700.39/2,550.16 = 660.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,700.39x = 2,550.16 × 660.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,700.39x = 1,683,207.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,683,207.61/1,700.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.90

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