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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,663.94, 2,496.90 and 739.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,663.94, 2,496.90 and 739.55 is: 1,109.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,663.94 : 2,496.90 = 739.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,663.94/2,496.90 = 739.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,663.94x = 2,496.90 × 739.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,663.94x = 1,846,582.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,846,582.40/1,663.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.77

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