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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,663.60, 2,494.20 and 689.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,663.60, 2,494.20 and 689.20 is: 1,033.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,663.60 : 2,494.20 = 689.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,663.60/2,494.20 = 689.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,663.60x = 2,494.20 × 689.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,663.60x = 1,719,002.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,719,002.64/1,663.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.30

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