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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,663.24, 2,492.70 and 688

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,663.24, 2,492.70 and 688 is: 1,031.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,663.24 : 2,492.70 = 688 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,663.24/2,492.70 = 688/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,663.24x = 2,492.70 × 688
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,663.24x = 1,714,977.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,714,977.60/1,663.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.11

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