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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,691.36, 2,537.76 and 813.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,691.36, 2,537.76 and 813.44 is: 1,220.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,691.36 : 2,537.76 = 813.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,691.36/2,537.76 = 813.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,691.36x = 2,537.76 × 813.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,691.36x = 2,064,315.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,064,315.49/1,691.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.51

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