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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,661.72, 2,493.01 and 621.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,661.72, 2,493.01 and 621.73 is: 932.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,661.72 : 2,493.01 = 621.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,661.72/2,493.01 = 621.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,661.72x = 2,493.01 × 621.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,661.72x = 1,549,979.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,549,979.11/1,661.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.76

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