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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,663.50, 2,492.63 and 968.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,663.50, 2,492.63 and 968.42 is: 1,451.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,663.50 : 2,492.63 = 968.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,663.50/2,492.63 = 968.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,663.50x = 2,492.63 × 968.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,663.50x = 2,413,912.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,413,912.74/1,663.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,451.10

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