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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,663.39, 2,493.69 and 690.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,663.39, 2,493.69 and 690.18 is: 1,034.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,663.39 : 2,493.69 = 690.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,663.39/2,493.69 = 690.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,663.39x = 2,493.69 × 690.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,663.39x = 1,721,094.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,721,094.96/1,663.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.69

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