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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,691.45, 2,534.07 and 998.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,691.45, 2,534.07 and 998.50 is: 1,495.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,691.45 : 2,534.07 = 998.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,691.45/2,534.07 = 998.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,691.45x = 2,534.07 × 998.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,691.45x = 2,530,256.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,530,256.22/1,691.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495.91

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