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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,691.74, 2,334.18 and 1,062.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,691.74, 2,334.18 and 1,062.37 is: 1,465.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,691.74 : 2,334.18 = 1,062.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,691.74/2,334.18 = 1,062.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,691.74x = 2,334.18 × 1,062.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,691.74x = 2,479,762.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,479,762.81/1,691.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465.81

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