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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,691.48, 2,537.22 and 717.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,691.48, 2,537.22 and 717.05 is: 1,075.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,691.48 : 2,537.22 = 717.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,691.48/2,537.22 = 717.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,691.48x = 2,537.22 × 717.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,691.48x = 1,819,313.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,819,313.60/1,691.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.58

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