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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,665.99, 2,498.74 and 1,047.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,665.99, 2,498.74 and 1,047.80 is: 1,571.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,665.99 : 2,498.74 = 1,047.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,665.99/2,498.74 = 1,047.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,665.99x = 2,498.74 × 1,047.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,665.99x = 2,618,183.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,618,183.40/1,665.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,571.55

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