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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,663.72, 2,489.39 and 1,044.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,663.72, 2,489.39 and 1,044.53 is: 1,562.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,663.72 : 2,489.39 = 1,044.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,663.72/2,489.39 = 1,044.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,663.72x = 2,489.39 × 1,044.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,663.72x = 2,600,232.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,600,232.70/1,663.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,562.91

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