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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,663.46, 2,491.10 and 1,045.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,663.46, 2,491.10 and 1,045.64 is: 1,565.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,663.46 : 2,491.10 = 1,045.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,663.46/2,491.10 = 1,045.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,663.46x = 2,491.10 × 1,045.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,663.46x = 2,604,781.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,604,781.77/1,663.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,565.88

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