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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,641.47, 2,462.20 and 667.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,641.47, 2,462.20 and 667.57 is: 1,001.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,641.47 : 2,462.20 = 667.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,641.47/2,462.20 = 667.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,641.47x = 2,462.20 × 667.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,641.47x = 1,643,689.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,643,689.52/1,641.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.36

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