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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,662.77, 2,493.95 and 1,044.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,662.77, 2,493.95 and 1,044.63 is: 1,566.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,662.77 : 2,493.95 = 1,044.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,662.77/2,493.95 = 1,044.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,662.77x = 2,493.95 × 1,044.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,662.77x = 2,605,249.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,605,249.77/1,662.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,566.82

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