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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,471.56, 2,206.29 and 691.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,471.56, 2,206.29 and 691.13 is: 1,036.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,471.56 : 2,206.29 = 691.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,471.56/2,206.29 = 691.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,471.56x = 2,206.29 × 691.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,471.56x = 1,524,822.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,524,822.18/1,471.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.19

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