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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,663.92, 2,496.96 and 690.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,663.92, 2,496.96 and 690.72 is: 1,036.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,663.92 : 2,496.96 = 690.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,663.92/2,496.96 = 690.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,663.92x = 2,496.96 × 690.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,663.92x = 1,724,700.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,724,700.21/1,663.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.53

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