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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,665.48, 2,498.66 and 692.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,665.48, 2,498.66 and 692.27 is: 1,038.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,665.48 : 2,498.66 = 692.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,665.48/2,498.66 = 692.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,665.48x = 2,498.66 × 692.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,665.48x = 1,729,747.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,729,747.36/1,665.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.59

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