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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,663.48, 2,495.34 and 510.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,663.48, 2,495.34 and 510.04 is: 765.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,663.48 : 2,495.34 = 510.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,663.48/2,495.34 = 510.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,663.48x = 2,495.34 × 510.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,663.48x = 1,272,723.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,272,723.21/1,663.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.10

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