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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,691.56, 2,534.72 and 1,172.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,691.56, 2,534.72 and 1,172.58 is: 1,757.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,691.56 : 2,534.72 = 1,172.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,691.56/2,534.72 = 1,172.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,691.56x = 2,534.72 × 1,172.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,691.56x = 2,972,149.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,972,149.30/1,691.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,757.05

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