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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,691.61, 2,537.69 and 767.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,691.61, 2,537.69 and 767.13 is: 1,150.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,691.61 : 2,537.69 = 767.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,691.61/2,537.69 = 767.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,691.61x = 2,537.69 × 767.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,691.61x = 1,946,734.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,946,734.29/1,691.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.82

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