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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,668.89, 2,503.29 and 694.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,668.89, 2,503.29 and 694.73 is: 1,042.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,668.89 : 2,503.29 = 694.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,668.89/2,503.29 = 694.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,668.89x = 2,503.29 × 694.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,668.89x = 1,739,110.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,739,110.66/1,668.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.08

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