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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,663.61, 2,493.72 and 623.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,663.61, 2,493.72 and 623.43 is: 934.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,663.61 : 2,493.72 = 623.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,663.61/2,493.72 = 623.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,663.61x = 2,493.72 × 623.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,663.61x = 1,554,659.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,554,659.86/1,663.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.51

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