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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,663.08, 2,496.17 and 841.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,663.08, 2,496.17 and 841.94 is: 1,263.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,663.08 : 2,496.17 = 841.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,663.08/2,496.17 = 841.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,663.08x = 2,496.17 × 841.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,663.08x = 2,101,608.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,101,608.68/1,663.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263.68

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