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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,691.12, 2,333.40 and 1,070

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,691.12, 2,333.40 and 1,070 is: 1,476.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,691.12 : 2,333.40 = 1,070 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,691.12/2,333.40 = 1,070/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,691.12x = 2,333.40 × 1,070
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,691.12x = 2,496,738
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,496,738/1,691.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,476.38

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