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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,664.21, 2,496.28 and 975.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,664.21, 2,496.28 and 975.68 is: 1,463.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,664.21 : 2,496.28 = 975.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,664.21/2,496.28 = 975.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,664.21x = 2,496.28 × 975.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,664.21x = 2,435,570.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,435,570.47/1,664.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463.50

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