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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,690.19, 2,332.45 and 982.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,690.19, 2,332.45 and 982.44 is: 1,355.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,690.19 : 2,332.45 = 982.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,690.19/2,332.45 = 982.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,690.19x = 2,332.45 × 982.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,690.19x = 2,291,492.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,291,492.18/1,690.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355.76

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