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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,666.94, 2,501.40 and 742.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,666.94, 2,501.40 and 742.55 is: 1,114.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,666.94 : 2,501.40 = 742.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,666.94/2,501.40 = 742.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,666.94x = 2,501.40 × 742.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,666.94x = 1,857,414.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,857,414.57/1,666.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.27

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