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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,691.56, 2,334.18 and 992.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,691.56, 2,334.18 and 992.80 is: 1,369.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,691.56 : 2,334.18 = 992.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,691.56/2,334.18 = 992.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,691.56x = 2,334.18 × 992.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,691.56x = 2,317,373.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,317,373.90/1,691.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.96

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