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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,663.10, 2,493.66 and 688.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,663.10, 2,493.66 and 688.67 is: 1,032.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,663.10 : 2,493.66 = 688.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,663.10/2,493.66 = 688.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,663.10x = 2,493.66 × 688.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,663.10x = 1,717,308.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,717,308.83/1,663.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.60

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