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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,691.67, 2,537.55 and 825.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,691.67, 2,537.55 and 825.78 is: 1,238.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,691.67 : 2,537.55 = 825.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,691.67/2,537.55 = 825.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,691.67x = 2,537.55 × 825.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,691.67x = 2,095,458.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,095,458.04/1,691.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238.69

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