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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,661.68, 2,491.71 and 1,045.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,661.68, 2,491.71 and 1,045.86 is: 1,568.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,661.68 : 2,491.71 = 1,045.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,661.68/2,491.71 = 1,045.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,661.68x = 2,491.71 × 1,045.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,661.68x = 2,605,979.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,605,979.82/1,661.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,568.28

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