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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,660.27, 2,487.64 and 1,112.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,660.27, 2,487.64 and 1,112.60 is: 1,667.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,660.27 : 2,487.64 = 1,112.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,660.27/2,487.64 = 1,112.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,660.27x = 2,487.64 × 1,112.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,660.27x = 2,767,748.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,767,748.26/1,660.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,667.05

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