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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,664.51, 2,496.77 and 432.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,664.51, 2,496.77 and 432.02 is: 648.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,664.51 : 2,496.77 = 432.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,664.51/2,496.77 = 432.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,664.51x = 2,496.77 × 432.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,664.51x = 1,078,648.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,078,648.56/1,664.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.03

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