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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,664.17, 2,494.27 and 773.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,664.17, 2,494.27 and 773.50 is: 1,159.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,664.17 : 2,494.27 = 773.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,664.17/2,494.27 = 773.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,664.17x = 2,494.27 × 773.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,664.17x = 1,929,317.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,929,317.22/1,664.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.33

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