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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,663.13, 2,493.72 and 738.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,663.13, 2,493.72 and 738.25 is: 1,106.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,663.13 : 2,493.72 = 738.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,663.13/2,493.72 = 738.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,663.13x = 2,493.72 × 738.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,663.13x = 1,840,982.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,840,982.56/1,663.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.94

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