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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,663.03, 2,496.08 and 841.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,663.03, 2,496.08 and 841.88 is: 1,263.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,663.03 : 2,496.08 = 841.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,663.03/2,496.08 = 841.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,663.03x = 2,496.08 × 841.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,663.03x = 2,101,399.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,101,399.83/1,663.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263.60

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