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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,663.61, 2,495.43 and 798.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,663.61, 2,495.43 and 798.53 is: 1,197.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,663.61 : 2,495.43 = 798.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,663.61/2,495.43 = 798.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,663.61x = 2,495.43 × 798.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,663.61x = 1,992,663.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,992,663.24/1,663.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.80

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