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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,690.49, 2,536.26 and 801.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,690.49, 2,536.26 and 801.71 is: 1,202.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,690.49 : 2,536.26 = 801.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,690.49/2,536.26 = 801.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,690.49x = 2,536.26 × 801.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,690.49x = 2,033,338.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,033,338.83/1,690.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.81

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