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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,690.53, 2,333.22 and 1,027.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,690.53, 2,333.22 and 1,027.83 is: 1,418.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,690.53 : 2,333.22 = 1,027.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,690.53/2,333.22 = 1,027.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,690.53x = 2,333.22 × 1,027.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,690.53x = 2,398,153.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,398,153.51/1,690.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,418.58

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