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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,696, 2,541.76 and 669.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,696, 2,541.76 and 669.44 is: 1,003.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,696 : 2,541.76 = 669.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,696/2,541.76 = 669.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,696x = 2,541.76 × 669.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,696x = 1,701,555.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,701,555.81/1,696
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.28

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