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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,664.88, 2,497.01 and 691.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,664.88, 2,497.01 and 691.07 is: 1,036.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,664.88 : 2,497.01 = 691.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,664.88/2,497.01 = 691.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,664.88x = 2,497.01 × 691.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,664.88x = 1,725,592.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,725,592.76/1,664.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.47

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