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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,663.03, 2,493.71 and 567.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,663.03, 2,493.71 and 567.01 is: 850.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,663.03 : 2,493.71 = 567.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,663.03/2,493.71 = 567.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,663.03x = 2,493.71 × 567.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,663.03x = 1,413,958.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,413,958.51/1,663.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.23

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