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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,691.74, 2,537.83 and 651.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,691.74, 2,537.83 and 651.54 is: 977.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,691.74 : 2,537.83 = 651.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,691.74/2,537.83 = 651.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,691.74x = 2,537.83 × 651.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,691.74x = 1,653,508.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,653,508.09/1,691.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.40

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