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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,691.11, 2,535.51 and 813.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,691.11, 2,535.51 and 813.58 is: 1,219.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,691.11 : 2,535.51 = 813.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,691.11/2,535.51 = 813.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,691.11x = 2,535.51 × 813.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,691.11x = 2,062,840.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,062,840.23/1,691.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.81

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