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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,665.08, 2,497.94 and 639

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,665.08, 2,497.94 and 639 is: 958.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,665.08 : 2,497.94 = 639 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,665.08/2,497.94 = 639/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,665.08x = 2,497.94 × 639
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,665.08x = 1,596,183.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,596,183.66/1,665.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.62

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