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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,691.44, 2,334.27 and 983.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,691.44, 2,334.27 and 983.50 is: 1,357.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,691.44 : 2,334.27 = 983.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,691.44/2,334.27 = 983.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,691.44x = 2,334.27 × 983.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,691.44x = 2,295,754.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,295,754.55/1,691.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,357.28

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