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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,691.71, 2,537.71 and 459.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,691.71, 2,537.71 and 459.12 is: 688.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,691.71 : 2,537.71 = 459.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,691.71/2,537.71 = 459.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,691.71x = 2,537.71 × 459.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,691.71x = 1,165,112.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,165,112.27/1,691.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.72

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