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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,690.92, 2,537.26 and 650.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,690.92, 2,537.26 and 650.84 is: 976.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,690.92 : 2,537.26 = 650.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,690.92/2,537.26 = 650.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,690.92x = 2,537.26 × 650.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,690.92x = 1,651,350.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,651,350.30/1,690.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.60

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