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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,652.96, 2,480.42 and 666.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,652.96, 2,480.42 and 666.25 is: 999.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,652.96 : 2,480.42 = 666.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,652.96/2,480.42 = 666.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,652.96x = 2,480.42 × 666.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,652.96x = 1,652,582.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,652,582.27/1,652.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.77

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