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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,668.06, 2,502.10 and 694.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,668.06, 2,502.10 and 694.14 is: 1,041.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,668.06 : 2,502.10 = 694.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,668.06/2,502.10 = 694.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,668.06x = 2,502.10 × 694.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,668.06x = 1,736,807.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,736,807.69/1,668.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.21

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