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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,666.22, 2,499.73 and 691.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,666.22, 2,499.73 and 691.79 is: 1,037.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,666.22 : 2,499.73 = 691.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,666.22/2,499.73 = 691.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,666.22x = 2,499.73 × 691.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,666.22x = 1,729,273.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,729,273.99/1,666.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.85

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