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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,661.76, 2,492.88 and 688.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,661.76, 2,492.88 and 688.08 is: 1,032.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,661.76 : 2,492.88 = 688.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,661.76/2,492.88 = 688.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,661.76x = 2,492.88 × 688.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,661.76x = 1,715,300.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,715,300.87/1,661.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.22

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