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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,637.93, 2,457.84 and 663.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,637.93, 2,457.84 and 663.77 is: 996.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,637.93 : 2,457.84 = 663.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,637.93/2,457.84 = 663.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,637.93x = 2,457.84 × 663.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,637.93x = 1,631,440.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,631,440.46/1,637.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.04

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