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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,689.41, 2,329.34 and 1,216.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,689.41, 2,329.34 and 1,216.55 is: 1,677.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,689.41 : 2,329.34 = 1,216.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,689.41/2,329.34 = 1,216.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,689.41x = 2,329.34 × 1,216.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,689.41x = 2,833,740.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,833,740.85/1,689.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,677.36

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