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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,690.78, 2,536.17 and 1,113.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,690.78, 2,536.17 and 1,113.52 is: 1,670.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,690.78 : 2,536.17 = 1,113.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,690.78/2,536.17 = 1,113.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,690.78x = 2,536.17 × 1,113.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,690.78x = 2,824,076.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,824,076.02/1,690.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,670.28

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