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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,663.14, 2,494.39 and 552.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,663.14, 2,494.39 and 552.39 is: 828.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,663.14 : 2,494.39 = 552.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,663.14/2,494.39 = 552.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,663.14x = 2,494.39 × 552.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,663.14x = 1,377,868.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,377,868.33/1,663.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.47

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