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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,691.26, 2,333.14 and 1,101.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,691.26, 2,333.14 and 1,101.58 is: 1,519.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,691.26 : 2,333.14 = 1,101.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,691.26/2,333.14 = 1,101.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,691.26x = 2,333.14 × 1,101.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,691.26x = 2,570,140.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,570,140.36/1,691.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,519.66

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