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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,666.55, 2,499.63 and 1,048.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,666.55, 2,499.63 and 1,048.32 is: 1,572.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,666.55 : 2,499.63 = 1,048.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,666.55/2,499.63 = 1,048.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,666.55x = 2,499.63 × 1,048.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,666.55x = 2,620,408.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,620,408.19/1,666.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,572.35

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