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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,690.94, 2,536.47 and 961.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,690.94, 2,536.47 and 961.02 is: 1,441.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,690.94 : 2,536.47 = 961.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,690.94/2,536.47 = 961.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,690.94x = 2,536.47 × 961.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,690.94x = 2,437,598.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,437,598.40/1,690.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,441.56

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