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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,690.61, 2,533.48 and 825.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,690.61, 2,533.48 and 825.53 is: 1,237.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,690.61 : 2,533.48 = 825.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,690.61/2,533.48 = 825.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,690.61x = 2,533.48 × 825.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,690.61x = 2,091,449.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,091,449.01/1,690.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237.10

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