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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,691.36, 2,537.12 and 651.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,691.36, 2,537.12 and 651.02 is: 976.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,691.36 : 2,537.12 = 651.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,691.36/2,537.12 = 651.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,691.36x = 2,537.12 × 651.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,691.36x = 1,651,719.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,651,719.08/1,691.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.56

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