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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,666.74, 2,498.49 and 693.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,666.74, 2,498.49 and 693.66 is: 1,039.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,666.74 : 2,498.49 = 693.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,666.74/2,498.49 = 693.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,666.74x = 2,498.49 × 693.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,666.74x = 1,733,102.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,733,102.57/1,666.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.82

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