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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,667.99, 2,502.30 and 694.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,667.99, 2,502.30 and 694.17 is: 1,041.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,667.99 : 2,502.30 = 694.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,667.99/2,502.30 = 694.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,667.99x = 2,502.30 × 694.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,667.99x = 1,737,021.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,737,021.59/1,667.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.39

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