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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,641.94, 2,461.83 and 667.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,641.94, 2,461.83 and 667.78 is: 1,001.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,641.94 : 2,461.83 = 667.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,641.94/2,461.83 = 667.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,641.94x = 2,461.83 × 667.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,641.94x = 1,643,960.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,643,960.84/1,641.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.23

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