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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,663.47, 2,495.77 and 1,046.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,663.47, 2,495.77 and 1,046.45 is: 1,570.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,663.47 : 2,495.77 = 1,046.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,663.47/2,495.77 = 1,046.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,663.47x = 2,495.77 × 1,046.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,663.47x = 2,611,702.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,611,702.14/1,663.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,570.03

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