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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,701.68, 2,551.68 and 660.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,701.68, 2,551.68 and 660.92 is: 991.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,701.68 : 2,551.68 = 660.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,701.68/2,551.68 = 660.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,701.68x = 2,551.68 × 660.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,701.68x = 1,686,456.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,686,456.35/1,701.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.05

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