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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,663.50, 2,494.83 and 493.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,663.50, 2,494.83 and 493.23 is: 739.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,663.50 : 2,494.83 = 493.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,663.50/2,494.83 = 493.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,663.50x = 2,494.83 × 493.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,663.50x = 1,230,520.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,230,520.98/1,663.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.72

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