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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,663.33, 2,495.97 and 624.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,663.33, 2,495.97 and 624.06 is: 936.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,663.33 : 2,495.97 = 624.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,663.33/2,495.97 = 624.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,663.33x = 2,495.97 × 624.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,663.33x = 1,557,631.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,557,631.92/1,663.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.45

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