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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,690.47, 2,332.13 and 982.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,690.47, 2,332.13 and 982.26 is: 1,355.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,690.47 : 2,332.13 = 982.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,690.47/2,332.13 = 982.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,690.47x = 2,332.13 × 982.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,690.47x = 2,290,753.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,290,753.10/1,690.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355.10

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