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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,660.87, 2,491.20 and 686.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,660.87, 2,491.20 and 686.94 is: 1,030.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,660.87 : 2,491.20 = 686.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,660.87/2,491.20 = 686.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,660.87x = 2,491.20 × 686.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,660.87x = 1,711,301.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,711,301.49/1,660.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.37

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