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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,662.46, 2,493.68 and 688.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,662.46, 2,493.68 and 688.02 is: 1,032.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,662.46 : 2,493.68 = 688.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,662.46/2,493.68 = 688.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,662.46x = 2,493.68 × 688.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,662.46x = 1,715,701.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,715,701.71/1,662.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.03

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