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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,691.55, 2,537.19 and 651.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,691.55, 2,537.19 and 651.51 is: 977.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,691.55 : 2,537.19 = 651.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,691.55/2,537.19 = 651.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,691.55x = 2,537.19 × 651.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,691.55x = 1,653,004.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,653,004.66/1,691.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.21

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