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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,661.55, 2,492.24 and 674.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,661.55, 2,492.24 and 674.08 is: 1,011.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,661.55 : 2,492.24 = 674.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,661.55/2,492.24 = 674.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,661.55x = 2,492.24 × 674.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,661.55x = 1,679,964.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,679,964.59/1,661.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.08

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