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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,663.95, 2,495.93 and 689.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,663.95, 2,495.93 and 689.79 is: 1,034.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,663.95 : 2,495.93 = 689.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,663.95/2,495.93 = 689.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,663.95x = 2,495.93 × 689.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,663.95x = 1,721,664.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,721,664.11/1,663.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.69

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