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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,691.58, 2,332.89 and 1,102.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,691.58, 2,332.89 and 1,102.98 is: 1,521.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,691.58 : 2,332.89 = 1,102.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,691.58/2,332.89 = 1,102.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,691.58x = 2,332.89 × 1,102.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,691.58x = 2,573,131.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,573,131.01/1,691.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,521.14

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