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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,663.88, 2,492.58 and 1,085

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,663.88, 2,492.58 and 1,085 is: 1,625.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,663.88 : 2,492.58 = 1,085 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,663.88/2,492.58 = 1,085/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,663.88x = 2,492.58 × 1,085
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,663.88x = 2,704,449.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,704,449.30/1,663.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,625.39

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