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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,663.24, 2,494.90 and 689.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,663.24, 2,494.90 and 689.08 is: 1,033.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,663.24 : 2,494.90 = 689.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,663.24/2,494.90 = 689.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,663.24x = 2,494.90 × 689.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,663.24x = 1,719,185.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,719,185.69/1,663.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.64

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