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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,700.44, 2,551.08 and 660.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,700.44, 2,551.08 and 660.16 is: 990.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,700.44 : 2,551.08 = 660.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,700.44/2,551.08 = 660.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,700.44x = 2,551.08 × 660.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,700.44x = 1,684,115.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,684,115.62/1,700.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.40

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