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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,662.56, 2,493.88 and 737.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,662.56, 2,493.88 and 737.94 is: 1,106.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,662.56 : 2,493.88 = 737.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,662.56/2,493.88 = 737.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,662.56x = 2,493.88 × 737.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,662.56x = 1,840,333.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,840,333.81/1,662.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.93

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