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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,668.93, 2,503.38 and 514.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,668.93, 2,503.38 and 514.68 is: 772.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,668.93 : 2,503.38 = 514.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,668.93/2,503.38 = 514.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,668.93x = 2,503.38 × 514.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,668.93x = 1,288,439.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,288,439.62/1,668.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.02

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