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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,662.71, 2,493.87 and 430.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,662.71, 2,493.87 and 430.02 is: 644.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,662.71 : 2,493.87 = 430.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,662.71/2,493.87 = 430.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,662.71x = 2,493.87 × 430.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,662.71x = 1,072,424.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,072,424.14/1,662.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.99

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