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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,663.62, 2,488.14 and 1,161.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,663.62, 2,488.14 and 1,161.83 is: 1,737.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,663.62 : 2,488.14 = 1,161.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,663.62/2,488.14 = 1,161.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,663.62x = 2,488.14 × 1,161.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,663.62x = 2,890,783.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,890,783.26/1,663.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,737.65

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