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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,663.38, 2,495.07 and 637.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,663.38, 2,495.07 and 637.62 is: 956.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,663.38 : 2,495.07 = 637.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,663.38/2,495.07 = 637.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,663.38x = 2,495.07 × 637.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,663.38x = 1,590,906.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,590,906.53/1,663.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.43

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