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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,665.72, 2,499.60 and 1,007.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,665.72, 2,499.60 and 1,007.04 is: 1,511.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,665.72 : 2,499.60 = 1,007.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,665.72/2,499.60 = 1,007.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,665.72x = 2,499.60 × 1,007.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,665.72x = 2,517,197.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,517,197.18/1,665.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,511.18

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