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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,691.58, 2,536.17 and 650.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,691.58, 2,536.17 and 650.94 is: 975.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,691.58 : 2,536.17 = 650.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,691.58/2,536.17 = 650.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,691.58x = 2,536.17 × 650.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,691.58x = 1,650,894.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,650,894.50/1,691.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.95

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