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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,663.24, 2,294.74 and 1,073.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,663.24, 2,294.74 and 1,073.96 is: 1,481.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,663.24 : 2,294.74 = 1,073.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,663.24/2,294.74 = 1,073.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,663.24x = 2,294.74 × 1,073.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,663.24x = 2,464,458.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,464,458.97/1,663.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,481.72

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