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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,666.61, 2,499.92 and 433.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,666.61, 2,499.92 and 433.94 is: 650.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,666.61 : 2,499.92 = 433.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,666.61/2,499.92 = 433.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,666.61x = 2,499.92 × 433.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,666.61x = 1,084,815.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,084,815.28/1,666.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.91

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