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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,662.68, 2,494.11 and 738.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,662.68, 2,494.11 and 738.02 is: 1,107.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,662.68 : 2,494.11 = 738.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,662.68/2,494.11 = 738.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,662.68x = 2,494.11 × 738.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,662.68x = 1,840,703.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,840,703.06/1,662.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.07

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