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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,663.60, 2,495.26 and 1,254.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,663.60, 2,495.26 and 1,254.82 is: 1,882.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,663.60 : 2,495.26 = 1,254.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,663.60/2,495.26 = 1,254.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,663.60x = 2,495.26 × 1,254.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,663.60x = 3,131,102.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,131,102.15/1,663.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,882.12

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