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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,690.43, 2,333.63 and 1,061.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,690.43, 2,333.63 and 1,061.87 is: 1,465.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,690.43 : 2,333.63 = 1,061.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,690.43/2,333.63 = 1,061.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,690.43x = 2,333.63 × 1,061.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,690.43x = 2,477,994.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,477,994.71/1,690.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465.90

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