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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,663.74, 2,493.99 and 690.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,663.74, 2,493.99 and 690.39 is: 1,034.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,663.74 : 2,493.99 = 690.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,663.74/2,493.99 = 690.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,663.74x = 2,493.99 × 690.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,663.74x = 1,721,825.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,721,825.76/1,663.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.91

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