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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,666.07, 2,497.34 and 625.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,666.07, 2,497.34 and 625.40 is: 937.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,666.07 : 2,497.34 = 625.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,666.07/2,497.34 = 625.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,666.07x = 2,497.34 × 625.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,666.07x = 1,561,820.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,561,820.82/1,666.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.43

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