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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,691.81, 2,334.78 and 1,028.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,691.81, 2,334.78 and 1,028.55 is: 1,419.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,691.81 : 2,334.78 = 1,028.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,691.81/2,334.78 = 1,028.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,691.81x = 2,334.78 × 1,028.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,691.81x = 2,401,437.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,401,437.97/1,691.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,419.45

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