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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,691.76, 2,330.92 and 1,264.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,691.76, 2,330.92 and 1,264.60 is: 1,742.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,691.76 : 2,330.92 = 1,264.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,691.76/2,330.92 = 1,264.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,691.76x = 2,330.92 × 1,264.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,691.76x = 2,947,685.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,947,685.93/1,691.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,742.37

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