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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,667.27, 2,501.19 and 693.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,667.27, 2,501.19 and 693.45 is: 1,040.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,667.27 : 2,501.19 = 693.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,667.27/2,501.19 = 693.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,667.27x = 2,501.19 × 693.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,667.27x = 1,734,450.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,734,450.21/1,667.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.29

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