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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,664.04, 2,493.82 and 637.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,664.04, 2,493.82 and 637.48 is: 955.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,664.04 : 2,493.82 = 637.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,664.04/2,493.82 = 637.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,664.04x = 2,493.82 × 637.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,664.04x = 1,589,760.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,589,760.37/1,664.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.36

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