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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,663.21, 2,495.41 and 712.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,663.21, 2,495.41 and 712.97 is: 1,069.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,663.21 : 2,495.41 = 712.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,663.21/2,495.41 = 712.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,663.21x = 2,495.41 × 712.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,663.21x = 1,779,148.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,779,148.90/1,663.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.71

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