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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,664.96, 2,496.64 and 625.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,664.96, 2,496.64 and 625.12 is: 937.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,664.96 : 2,496.64 = 625.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,664.96/2,496.64 = 625.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,664.96x = 2,496.64 × 625.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,664.96x = 1,560,699.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,560,699.60/1,664.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.38

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