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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,662.68, 2,494.02 and 688.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,662.68, 2,494.02 and 688.40 is: 1,032.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,662.68 : 2,494.02 = 688.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,662.68/2,494.02 = 688.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,662.68x = 2,494.02 × 688.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,662.68x = 1,716,883.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,716,883.37/1,662.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.60

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