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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,691.06, 2,536.38 and 717.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,691.06, 2,536.38 and 717.04 is: 1,075.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,691.06 : 2,536.38 = 717.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,691.06/2,536.38 = 717.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,691.06x = 2,536.38 × 717.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,691.06x = 1,818,685.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,818,685.92/1,691.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.47

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