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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,662.63, 2,494.31 and 1,013.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,662.63, 2,494.31 and 1,013.91 is: 1,521.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,662.63 : 2,494.31 = 1,013.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,662.63/2,494.31 = 1,013.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,662.63x = 2,494.31 × 1,013.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,662.63x = 2,529,000.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,529,000.78/1,662.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,521.08

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