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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,690.76, 2,333.52 and 1,027.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,690.76, 2,333.52 and 1,027.82 is: 1,418.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,690.76 : 2,333.52 = 1,027.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,690.76/2,333.52 = 1,027.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,690.76x = 2,333.52 × 1,027.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,690.76x = 2,398,444.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,398,444.36/1,690.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,418.56

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