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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,664.67, 2,497.50 and 494.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,664.67, 2,497.50 and 494.71 is: 742.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,664.67 : 2,497.50 = 494.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,664.67/2,497.50 = 494.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,664.67x = 2,497.50 × 494.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,664.67x = 1,235,531.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235,531.98/1,664.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.21

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