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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,690.22, 2,332.96 and 991.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,690.22, 2,332.96 and 991.82 is: 1,368.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,690.22 : 2,332.96 = 991.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,690.22/2,332.96 = 991.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,690.22x = 2,332.96 × 991.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,690.22x = 2,313,862.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,313,862.24/1,690.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.98

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