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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,689.81, 2,535.99 and 1,104.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,689.81, 2,535.99 and 1,104.66 is: 1,657.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,689.81 : 2,535.99 = 1,104.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,689.81/2,535.99 = 1,104.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,689.81x = 2,535.99 × 1,104.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,689.81x = 2,801,406.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,801,406.71/1,689.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,657.82

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