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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,663.32, 2,492.12 and 1,175.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,663.32, 2,492.12 and 1,175.42 is: 1,761.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,663.32 : 2,492.12 = 1,175.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,663.32/2,492.12 = 1,175.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,663.32x = 2,492.12 × 1,175.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,663.32x = 2,929,287.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,929,287.69/1,663.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,761.11

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