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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,654.29, 2,481.44 and 667.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,654.29, 2,481.44 and 667.55 is: 1,001.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,654.29 : 2,481.44 = 667.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,654.29/2,481.44 = 667.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,654.29x = 2,481.44 × 667.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,654.29x = 1,656,488.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,656,488.14/1,654.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.33

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