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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,661.84, 2,493 and 507.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,661.84, 2,493 and 507.44 is: 761.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,661.84 : 2,493 = 507.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,661.84/2,493 = 507.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,661.84x = 2,493 × 507.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,661.84x = 1,265,047.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,265,047.92/1,661.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.23

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