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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,663.43, 2,495.12 and 637.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,663.43, 2,495.12 and 637.43 is: 956.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,663.43 : 2,495.12 = 637.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,663.43/2,495.12 = 637.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,663.43x = 2,495.12 × 637.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,663.43x = 1,590,448.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,590,448.68/1,663.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.13

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