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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,654.46, 2,481.66 and 667.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,654.46, 2,481.66 and 667.53 is: 1,001.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,654.46 : 2,481.66 = 667.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,654.46/2,481.66 = 667.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,654.46x = 2,481.66 × 667.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,654.46x = 1,656,582.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,656,582.50/1,654.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.29

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