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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,691.30, 2,534.16 and 1,040.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,691.30, 2,534.16 and 1,040.70 is: 1,559.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,691.30 : 2,534.16 = 1,040.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,691.30/2,534.16 = 1,040.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,691.30x = 2,534.16 × 1,040.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,691.30x = 2,637,300.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,637,300.31/1,691.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,559.33

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