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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,663.22, 2,494.90 and 738.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,663.22, 2,494.90 and 738.79 is: 1,108.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,663.22 : 2,494.90 = 738.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,663.22/2,494.90 = 738.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,663.22x = 2,494.90 × 738.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,663.22x = 1,843,207.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,843,207.17/1,663.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.22

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