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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,690.74, 2,535.66 and 650.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,690.74, 2,535.66 and 650.88 is: 976.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,690.74 : 2,535.66 = 650.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,690.74/2,535.66 = 650.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,690.74x = 2,535.66 × 650.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,690.74x = 1,650,410.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,650,410.38/1,690.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.15

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