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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,691.46, 2,334.64 and 983.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,691.46, 2,334.64 and 983.88 is: 1,358.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,691.46 : 2,334.64 = 983.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,691.46/2,334.64 = 983.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,691.46x = 2,334.64 × 983.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,691.46x = 2,297,005.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,297,005.60/1,691.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358.00

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