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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,663.74, 2,493.44 and 1,203.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,663.74, 2,493.44 and 1,203.06 is: 1,803.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,663.74 : 2,493.44 = 1,203.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,663.74/2,493.44 = 1,203.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,663.74x = 2,493.44 × 1,203.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,663.74x = 2,999,751.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,999,751.91/1,663.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,803.02

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