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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,663.65, 2,495.91 and 739.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,663.65, 2,495.91 and 739.41 is: 1,109.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,663.65 : 2,495.91 = 739.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,663.65/2,495.91 = 739.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,663.65x = 2,495.91 × 739.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,663.65x = 1,845,500.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,845,500.81/1,663.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.31

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