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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,661.58, 2,493 and 507.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,661.58, 2,493 and 507.42 is: 761.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,661.58 : 2,493 = 507.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,661.58/2,493 = 507.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,661.58x = 2,493 × 507.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,661.58x = 1,264,998.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,264,998.06/1,661.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.32

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