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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,690.70, 2,333.15 and 1,027.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,690.70, 2,333.15 and 1,027.43 is: 1,417.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,690.70 : 2,333.15 = 1,027.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,690.70/2,333.15 = 1,027.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,690.70x = 2,333.15 × 1,027.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,690.70x = 2,397,131.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,397,131.50/1,690.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,417.84

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