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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,662.44, 2,494.22 and 738.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,662.44, 2,494.22 and 738.63 is: 1,108.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,662.44 : 2,494.22 = 738.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,662.44/2,494.22 = 738.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,662.44x = 2,494.22 × 738.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,662.44x = 1,842,302.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,842,302.03/1,662.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.19

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