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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,665.84, 2,499.17 and 691.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,665.84, 2,499.17 and 691.41 is: 1,037.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,665.84 : 2,499.17 = 691.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,665.84/2,499.17 = 691.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,665.84x = 2,499.17 × 691.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,665.84x = 1,727,947.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,727,947.67/1,665.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.28

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