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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,664.58, 2,497.22 and 624.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,664.58, 2,497.22 and 624.56 is: 936.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,664.58 : 2,497.22 = 624.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,664.58/2,497.22 = 624.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,664.58x = 2,497.22 × 624.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,664.58x = 1,559,660.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,559,660.60/1,664.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.97

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