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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,663.62, 2,494.71 and 883.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,663.62, 2,494.71 and 883.45 is: 1,324.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,663.62 : 2,494.71 = 883.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,663.62/2,494.71 = 883.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,663.62x = 2,494.71 × 883.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,663.62x = 2,203,947.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,203,947.13/1,663.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324.79

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