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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,691.47, 2,334.62 and 1,100.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,691.47, 2,334.62 and 1,100.98 is: 1,519.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,691.47 : 2,334.62 = 1,100.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,691.47/2,334.62 = 1,100.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,691.47x = 2,334.62 × 1,100.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,691.47x = 2,570,369.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,570,369.93/1,691.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,519.61

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