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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,663, 2,493.14 and 689.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,663, 2,493.14 and 689.80 is: 1,034.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,663 : 2,493.14 = 689.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,663/2,493.14 = 689.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,663x = 2,493.14 × 689.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,663x = 1,719,764.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,719,764.52/1,663
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.13

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