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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,663.26, 2,293.12 and 1,363.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,663.26, 2,293.12 and 1,363.38 is: 1,879.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,663.26 : 2,293.12 = 1,363.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,663.26/2,293.12 = 1,363.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,663.26x = 2,293.12 × 1,363.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,663.26x = 3,126,393.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,126,393.95/1,663.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,879.68

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