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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,663.68, 2,496.39 and 740.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,663.68, 2,496.39 and 740.13 is: 1,110.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,663.68 : 2,496.39 = 740.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,663.68/2,496.39 = 740.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,663.68x = 2,496.39 × 740.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,663.68x = 1,847,653.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,847,653.13/1,663.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.58

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