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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,663.77, 2,494.09 and 739.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,663.77, 2,494.09 and 739.46 is: 1,108.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,663.77 : 2,494.09 = 739.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,663.77/2,494.09 = 739.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,663.77x = 2,494.09 × 739.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,663.77x = 1,844,286.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,844,286.95/1,663.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.50

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