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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,663.58, 2,496.90 and 842.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,663.58, 2,496.90 and 842.43 is: 1,264.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,663.58 : 2,496.90 = 842.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,663.58/2,496.90 = 842.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,663.58x = 2,496.90 × 842.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,663.58x = 2,103,459.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,103,459.25/1,663.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.42

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