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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,654.32, 2,481.45 and 667.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,654.32, 2,481.45 and 667.58 is: 1,001.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,654.32 : 2,481.45 = 667.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,654.32/2,481.45 = 667.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,654.32x = 2,481.45 × 667.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,654.32x = 1,656,553.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,656,553.98/1,654.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.35

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