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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,667.55, 2,501.38 and 693.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,667.55, 2,501.38 and 693.73 is: 1,040.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,667.55 : 2,501.38 = 693.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,667.55/2,501.38 = 693.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,667.55x = 2,501.38 × 693.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,667.55x = 1,735,286.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,735,286.34/1,667.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.62

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