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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,662.59, 2,493.90 and 492.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,662.59, 2,493.90 and 492.62 is: 738.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,662.59 : 2,493.90 = 492.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,662.59/2,493.90 = 492.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,662.59x = 2,493.90 × 492.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,662.59x = 1,228,532.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,228,532.55/1,662.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.93

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