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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,690.55, 2,535.53 and 765.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,690.55, 2,535.53 and 765.89 is: 1,148.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,690.55 : 2,535.53 = 765.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,690.55/2,535.53 = 765.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,690.55x = 2,535.53 × 765.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,690.55x = 1,941,920.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,941,920.56/1,690.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.69

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