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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,691.71, 2,536.65 and 651.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,691.71, 2,536.65 and 651.97 is: 977.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,691.71 : 2,536.65 = 651.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,691.71/2,536.65 = 651.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,691.71x = 2,536.65 × 651.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,691.71x = 1,653,822.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,653,822.87/1,691.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.61

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