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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,663.62, 2,495.49 and 623.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,663.62, 2,495.49 and 623.52 is: 935.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,663.62 : 2,495.49 = 623.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,663.62/2,495.49 = 623.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,663.62x = 2,495.49 × 623.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,663.62x = 1,555,975.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,555,975.45/1,663.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.29

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