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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,664.22, 2,497.05 and 691.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,664.22, 2,497.05 and 691.02 is: 1,036.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,664.22 : 2,497.05 = 691.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,664.22/2,497.05 = 691.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,664.22x = 2,497.05 × 691.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,664.22x = 1,725,511.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,725,511.49/1,664.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.83

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