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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,691.40, 2,537.07 and 869.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,691.40, 2,537.07 and 869.19 is: 1,303.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,691.40 : 2,537.07 = 869.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,691.40/2,537.07 = 869.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,691.40x = 2,537.07 × 869.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,691.40x = 2,205,195.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,205,195.87/1,691.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.77

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