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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,663.08, 2,495.24 and 689.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,663.08, 2,495.24 and 689.28 is: 1,034.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,663.08 : 2,495.24 = 689.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,663.08/2,495.24 = 689.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,663.08x = 2,495.24 × 689.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,663.08x = 1,719,919.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,719,919.03/1,663.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.18

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