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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,663.56, 2,495.52 and 690.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,663.56, 2,495.52 and 690.48 is: 1,035.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,663.56 : 2,495.52 = 690.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,663.56/2,495.52 = 690.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,663.56x = 2,495.52 × 690.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,663.56x = 1,723,106.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,723,106.65/1,663.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.79

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