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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,664.94, 2,496.72 and 624.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,664.94, 2,496.72 and 624.62 is: 936.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,664.94 : 2,496.72 = 624.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,664.94/2,496.72 = 624.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,664.94x = 2,496.72 × 624.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,664.94x = 1,559,501.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,559,501.25/1,664.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.67

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