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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,690.47, 2,535.10 and 1,325.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,690.47, 2,535.10 and 1,325.97 is: 1,988.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,690.47 : 2,535.10 = 1,325.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,690.47/2,535.10 = 1,325.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,690.47x = 2,535.10 × 1,325.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,690.47x = 3,361,463.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,361,463.23/1,690.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,988.48

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