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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,664.38, 2,496.44 and 690.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,664.38, 2,496.44 and 690.44 is: 1,035.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,664.38 : 2,496.44 = 690.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,664.38/2,496.44 = 690.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,664.38x = 2,496.44 × 690.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,664.38x = 1,723,642.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,723,642.03/1,664.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.61

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