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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,667.69, 2,501.01 and 693.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,667.69, 2,501.01 and 693.56 is: 1,040.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,667.69 : 2,501.01 = 693.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,667.69/2,501.01 = 693.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,667.69x = 2,501.01 × 693.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,667.69x = 1,734,606.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,734,606.75/1,667.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.13

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