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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,691.85, 2,533.71 and 996.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,691.85, 2,533.71 and 996.87 is: 1,492.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,691.85 : 2,533.71 = 996.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,691.85/2,533.71 = 996.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,691.85x = 2,533.71 × 996.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,691.85x = 2,525,779.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,525,779.49/1,691.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,492.91

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