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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,665.62, 2,499.06 and 691.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,665.62, 2,499.06 and 691.64 is: 1,037.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,665.62 : 2,499.06 = 691.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,665.62/2,499.06 = 691.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,665.62x = 2,499.06 × 691.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,665.62x = 1,728,449.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,728,449.86/1,665.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.72

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