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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,665.44, 2,495.96 and 691.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,665.44, 2,495.96 and 691.28 is: 1,036.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,665.44 : 2,495.96 = 691.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,665.44/2,495.96 = 691.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,665.44x = 2,495.96 × 691.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,665.44x = 1,725,407.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,725,407.23/1,665.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.01

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