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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,660.52, 2,489.87 and 686.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,660.52, 2,489.87 and 686.09 is: 1,028.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,660.52 : 2,489.87 = 686.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,660.52/2,489.87 = 686.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,660.52x = 2,489.87 × 686.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,660.52x = 1,708,259.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,708,259.03/1,660.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.75

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