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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,668.87, 2,503.21 and 498.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,668.87, 2,503.21 and 498.88 is: 748.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,668.87 : 2,503.21 = 498.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,668.87/2,503.21 = 498.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,668.87x = 2,503.21 × 498.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,668.87x = 1,248,801.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,248,801.40/1,668.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.29

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