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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,691.49, 2,532.36 and 1,107.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,691.49, 2,532.36 and 1,107.12 is: 1,657.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,691.49 : 2,532.36 = 1,107.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,691.49/2,532.36 = 1,107.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,691.49x = 2,532.36 × 1,107.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,691.49x = 2,803,626.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,803,626.40/1,691.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,657.49

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