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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,668.87, 2,503.71 and 1,020.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,668.87, 2,503.71 and 1,020.06 is: 1,530.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,668.87 : 2,503.71 = 1,020.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,668.87/2,503.71 = 1,020.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,668.87x = 2,503.71 × 1,020.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,668.87x = 2,553,934.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,553,934.42/1,668.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,530.34

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