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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,663.30, 2,494.97 and 797.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,663.30, 2,494.97 and 797.41 is: 1,196.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,663.30 : 2,494.97 = 797.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,663.30/2,494.97 = 797.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,663.30x = 2,494.97 × 797.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,663.30x = 1,989,497.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,989,497.57/1,663.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196.12

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