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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,666.46, 2,498.54 and 741.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,666.46, 2,498.54 and 741.53 is: 1,111.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,666.46 : 2,498.54 = 741.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,666.46/2,498.54 = 741.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,666.46x = 2,498.54 × 741.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,666.46x = 1,852,744.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,852,744.90/1,666.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.78

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