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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,663.86, 2,495.89 and 624.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,663.86, 2,495.89 and 624.14 is: 936.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,663.86 : 2,495.89 = 624.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,663.86/2,495.89 = 624.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,663.86x = 2,495.89 × 624.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,663.86x = 1,557,784.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,557,784.78/1,663.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.25

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