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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,691, 2,536.46 and 765.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,691, 2,536.46 and 765.88 is: 1,148.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,691 : 2,536.46 = 765.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,691/2,536.46 = 765.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,691x = 2,536.46 × 765.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,691x = 1,942,623.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,942,623.98/1,691
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.80

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