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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,663.92, 2,498.18 and 933.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,663.92, 2,498.18 and 933.96 is: 1,402.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,663.92 : 2,498.18 = 933.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,663.92/2,498.18 = 933.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,663.92x = 2,498.18 × 933.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,663.92x = 2,333,200.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,333,200.19/1,663.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,402.23

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