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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,691.68, 2,535.81 and 812.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,691.68, 2,535.81 and 812.89 is: 1,218.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,691.68 : 2,535.81 = 812.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,691.68/2,535.81 = 812.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,691.68x = 2,535.81 × 812.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,691.68x = 2,061,334.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,061,334.59/1,691.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218.51

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