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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,664.84, 2,495.50 and 553.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,664.84, 2,495.50 and 553.96 is: 830.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,664.84 : 2,495.50 = 553.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,664.84/2,495.50 = 553.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,664.84x = 2,495.50 × 553.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,664.84x = 1,382,399.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,382,399.81/1,664.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.35

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