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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,665.20, 2,494.28 and 1,005.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,665.20, 2,494.28 and 1,005.03 is: 1,505.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,665.20 : 2,494.28 = 1,005.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,665.20/2,494.28 = 1,005.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,665.20x = 2,494.28 × 1,005.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,665.20x = 2,506,821.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,506,821.20/1,665.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,505.42

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