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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,663.58, 2,496.51 and 624.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,663.58, 2,496.51 and 624.40 is: 937.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,663.58 : 2,496.51 = 624.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,663.58/2,496.51 = 624.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,663.58x = 2,496.51 × 624.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,663.58x = 1,558,814.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,558,814.60/1,663.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.02

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