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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,662.75, 2,494.14 and 738.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,662.75, 2,494.14 and 738.06 is: 1,107.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,662.75 : 2,494.14 = 738.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,662.75/2,494.14 = 738.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,662.75x = 2,494.14 × 738.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,662.75x = 1,840,820.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,840,820.01/1,662.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.09

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