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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,666.30, 2,494.65 and 1,018.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,666.30, 2,494.65 and 1,018.30 is: 1,524.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,666.30 : 2,494.65 = 1,018.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,666.30/2,494.65 = 1,018.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,666.30x = 2,494.65 × 1,018.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,666.30x = 2,540,302.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,540,302.10/1,666.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,524.52

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