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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,663.41, 2,488.77 and 1,002.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,663.41, 2,488.77 and 1,002.86 is: 1,500.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,663.41 : 2,488.77 = 1,002.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,663.41/2,488.77 = 1,002.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,663.41x = 2,488.77 × 1,002.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,663.41x = 2,495,875.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,495,875.44/1,663.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,500.46

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