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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,662.29, 2,493.74 and 688.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,662.29, 2,493.74 and 688.47 is: 1,032.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,662.29 : 2,493.74 = 688.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,662.29/2,493.74 = 688.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,662.29x = 2,493.74 × 688.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,662.29x = 1,716,861.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,716,861.74/1,662.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.83

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