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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,668.87, 2,502.90 and 694.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,668.87, 2,502.90 and 694.44 is: 1,041.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,668.87 : 2,502.90 = 694.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,668.87/2,502.90 = 694.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,668.87x = 2,502.90 × 694.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,668.87x = 1,738,113.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,738,113.88/1,668.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.49

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