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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,663.37, 2,494.90 and 622.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,663.37, 2,494.90 and 622.88 is: 934.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,663.37 : 2,494.90 = 622.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,663.37/2,494.90 = 622.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,663.37x = 2,494.90 × 622.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,663.37x = 1,554,023.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,554,023.31/1,663.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.26

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