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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,691.52, 2,333.66 and 1,061.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,691.52, 2,333.66 and 1,061.79 is: 1,464.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,691.52 : 2,333.66 = 1,061.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,691.52/2,333.66 = 1,061.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,691.52x = 2,333.66 × 1,061.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,691.52x = 2,477,851.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,477,851.54/1,691.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,464.87

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