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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,667.73, 2,502.14 and 693.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,667.73, 2,502.14 and 693.93 is: 1,041.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,667.73 : 2,502.14 = 693.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,667.73/2,502.14 = 693.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,667.73x = 2,502.14 × 693.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,667.73x = 1,736,306.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,736,306.54/1,667.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.12

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