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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,701.97, 2,553.94 and 662.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,701.97, 2,553.94 and 662.69 is: 994.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,701.97 : 2,553.94 = 662.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,701.97/2,553.94 = 662.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,701.97x = 2,553.94 × 662.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,701.97x = 1,692,470.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,692,470.50/1,701.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.42

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