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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,663.07, 2,494.40 and 430.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,663.07, 2,494.40 and 430.37 is: 645.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,663.07 : 2,494.40 = 430.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,663.07/2,494.40 = 430.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,663.07x = 2,494.40 × 430.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,663.07x = 1,073,519.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,073,519.01/1,663.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.51

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