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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,661.46, 2,493.15 and 674.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,661.46, 2,493.15 and 674.07 is: 1,011.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,661.46 : 2,493.15 = 674.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,661.46/2,493.15 = 674.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,661.46x = 2,493.15 × 674.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,661.46x = 1,680,557.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,680,557.62/1,661.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.49

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