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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,664.37, 2,496.62 and 624.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,664.37, 2,496.62 and 624.27 is: 936.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,664.37 : 2,496.62 = 624.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,664.37/2,496.62 = 624.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,664.37x = 2,496.62 × 624.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,664.37x = 1,558,549.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,558,549.36/1,664.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.42

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