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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,664.72, 2,490.84 and 934.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,664.72, 2,490.84 and 934.88 is: 1,398.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,664.72 : 2,490.84 = 934.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,664.72/2,490.84 = 934.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,664.72x = 2,490.84 × 934.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,664.72x = 2,328,636.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,328,636.50/1,664.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,398.82

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