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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,690.18, 2,332.38 and 981.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,690.18, 2,332.38 and 981.98 is: 1,355.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,690.18 : 2,332.38 = 981.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,690.18/2,332.38 = 981.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,690.18x = 2,332.38 × 981.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,690.18x = 2,290,350.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,290,350.51/1,690.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355.09

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