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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,691.36, 2,537.08 and 955.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,691.36, 2,537.08 and 955.68 is: 1,433.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,691.36 : 2,537.08 = 955.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,691.36/2,537.08 = 955.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,691.36x = 2,537.08 × 955.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,691.36x = 2,424,636.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,424,636.61/1,691.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,433.54

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