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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,691.37, 2,537.55 and 651.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,691.37, 2,537.55 and 651.46 is: 977.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,691.37 : 2,537.55 = 651.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,691.37/2,537.55 = 651.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,691.37x = 2,537.55 × 651.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,691.37x = 1,653,112.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,653,112.32/1,691.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.38

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