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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,689.28, 2,534.88 and 664

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,689.28, 2,534.88 and 664 is: 996.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,689.28 : 2,534.88 = 664 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,689.28/2,534.88 = 664/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,689.28x = 2,534.88 × 664
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,689.28x = 1,683,160.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,683,160.32/1,689.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.38

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