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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,663.22, 2,495.37 and 738.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,663.22, 2,495.37 and 738.56 is: 1,108.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,663.22 : 2,495.37 = 738.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,663.22/2,495.37 = 738.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,663.22x = 2,495.37 × 738.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,663.22x = 1,842,980.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,842,980.47/1,663.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.08

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