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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,661.91, 2,493.32 and 674.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,661.91, 2,493.32 and 674.11 is: 1,011.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,661.91 : 2,493.32 = 674.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,661.91/2,493.32 = 674.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,661.91x = 2,493.32 × 674.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,661.91x = 1,680,768.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,680,768.57/1,661.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.35

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