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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,664.30, 2,491.65 and 1,016.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,664.30, 2,491.65 and 1,016.30 is: 1,521.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,664.30 : 2,491.65 = 1,016.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,664.30/2,491.65 = 1,016.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,664.30x = 2,491.65 × 1,016.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,664.30x = 2,532,263.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,532,263.90/1,664.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,521.52

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