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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,668, 2,503.60 and 693.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,668, 2,503.60 and 693.84 is: 1,041.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,668 : 2,503.60 = 693.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,668/2,503.60 = 693.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,668x = 2,503.60 × 693.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,668x = 1,737,097.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,737,097.82/1,668
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.43

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