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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,663.62, 2,491.32 and 968.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,663.62, 2,491.32 and 968.18 is: 1,449.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,663.62 : 2,491.32 = 968.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,663.62/2,491.32 = 968.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,663.62x = 2,491.32 × 968.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,663.62x = 2,412,046.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,412,046.20/1,663.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449.88

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