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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,663.20, 2,492.37 and 932.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,663.20, 2,492.37 and 932.99 is: 1,398.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,663.20 : 2,492.37 = 932.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,663.20/2,492.37 = 932.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,663.20x = 2,492.37 × 932.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,663.20x = 2,325,343.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,325,343.82/1,663.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,398.11

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