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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,663.70, 2,493.81 and 624.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,663.70, 2,493.81 and 624.47 is: 936.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,663.70 : 2,493.81 = 624.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,663.70/2,493.81 = 624.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,663.70x = 2,493.81 × 624.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,663.70x = 1,557,297.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,557,297.06/1,663.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.05

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