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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,667.70, 2,502.45 and 693.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,667.70, 2,502.45 and 693.90 is: 1,041.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,667.70 : 2,502.45 = 693.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,667.70/2,502.45 = 693.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,667.70x = 2,502.45 × 693.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,667.70x = 1,736,450.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,736,450.06/1,667.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.22

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