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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,461.54, 2,192.32 and 691.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,461.54, 2,192.32 and 691.50 is: 1,037.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,461.54 : 2,192.32 = 691.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,461.54/2,192.32 = 691.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,461.54x = 2,192.32 × 691.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,461.54x = 1,515,989.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,515,989.28/1,461.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.25

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