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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,460.68, 2,191.38 and 691

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,460.68, 2,191.38 and 691 is: 1,036.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,460.68 : 2,191.38 = 691 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,460.68/2,191.38 = 691/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,460.68x = 2,191.38 × 691
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,460.68x = 1,514,243.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,514,243.58/1,460.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.67

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