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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,665.60, 2,497.41 and 691.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,665.60, 2,497.41 and 691.17 is: 1,036.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,665.60 : 2,497.41 = 691.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,665.60/2,497.41 = 691.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,665.60x = 2,497.41 × 691.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,665.60x = 1,726,134.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,726,134.87/1,665.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.34

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