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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,663.65, 2,495.90 and 623.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,663.65, 2,495.90 and 623.66 is: 935.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,663.65 : 2,495.90 = 623.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,663.65/2,495.90 = 623.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,663.65x = 2,495.90 × 623.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,663.65x = 1,556,592.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,556,592.99/1,663.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.65

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