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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,663.37, 2,494.94 and 689.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,663.37, 2,494.94 and 689.44 is: 1,034.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,663.37 : 2,494.94 = 689.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,663.37/2,494.94 = 689.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,663.37x = 2,494.94 × 689.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,663.37x = 1,720,111.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,720,111.43/1,663.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.11

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