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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,690.66, 2,529.82 and 997.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,690.66, 2,529.82 and 997.66 is: 1,492.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,690.66 : 2,529.82 = 997.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,690.66/2,529.82 = 997.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,690.66x = 2,529.82 × 997.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,690.66x = 2,523,900.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,523,900.22/1,690.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,492.85

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