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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,691.53, 2,334.36 and 992.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,691.53, 2,334.36 and 992.91 is: 1,370.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,691.53 : 2,334.36 = 992.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,691.53/2,334.36 = 992.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,691.53x = 2,334.36 × 992.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,691.53x = 2,317,809.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,317,809.39/1,691.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,370.24

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