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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,661.79, 2,493.63 and 622.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,661.79, 2,493.63 and 622.52 is: 934.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,661.79 : 2,493.63 = 622.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,661.79/2,493.63 = 622.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,661.79x = 2,493.63 × 622.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,661.79x = 1,552,322.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,552,322.08/1,661.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.13

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