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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,663.19, 2,491.03 and 841.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,663.19, 2,491.03 and 841.75 is: 1,260.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,663.19 : 2,491.03 = 841.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,663.19/2,491.03 = 841.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,663.19x = 2,491.03 × 841.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,663.19x = 2,096,824.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,096,824.50/1,663.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.72

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