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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,666.48, 2,499.96 and 640.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,666.48, 2,499.96 and 640.56 is: 960.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,666.48 : 2,499.96 = 640.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,666.48/2,499.96 = 640.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,666.48x = 2,499.96 × 640.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,666.48x = 1,601,374.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601,374.38/1,666.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.93

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