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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,664.69, 2,496.52 and 690.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,664.69, 2,496.52 and 690.57 is: 1,035.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,664.69 : 2,496.52 = 690.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,664.69/2,496.52 = 690.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,664.69x = 2,496.52 × 690.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,664.69x = 1,724,021.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,724,021.82/1,664.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.64

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