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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,665.02, 2,497.82 and 691.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,665.02, 2,497.82 and 691.20 is: 1,036.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,665.02 : 2,497.82 = 691.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,665.02/2,497.82 = 691.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,665.02x = 2,497.82 × 691.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,665.02x = 1,726,489.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,726,489.73/1,665.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.92

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