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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,663.76, 2,496.30 and 689.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,663.76, 2,496.30 and 689.64 is: 1,034.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,663.76 : 2,496.30 = 689.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,663.76/2,496.30 = 689.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,663.76x = 2,496.30 × 689.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,663.76x = 1,721,548.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,721,548.33/1,663.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.73

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