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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,663.74, 2,495.49 and 493.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,663.74, 2,495.49 and 493.68 is: 740.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,663.74 : 2,495.49 = 493.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,663.74/2,495.49 = 493.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,663.74x = 2,495.49 × 493.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,663.74x = 1,231,973.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,231,973.50/1,663.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.48

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