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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,642.98, 2,463.54 and 667.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,642.98, 2,463.54 and 667.94 is: 1,001.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,642.98 : 2,463.54 = 667.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,642.98/2,463.54 = 667.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,642.98x = 2,463.54 × 667.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,642.98x = 1,645,484.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,645,484.59/1,642.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.52

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