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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,663.14, 2,487.12 and 1,247.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,663.14, 2,487.12 and 1,247.01 is: 1,864.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,663.14 : 2,487.12 = 1,247.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,663.14/2,487.12 = 1,247.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,663.14x = 2,487.12 × 1,247.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,663.14x = 3,101,463.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,101,463.51/1,663.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,864.82

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