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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,691.88, 2,537.25 and 651.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,691.88, 2,537.25 and 651.80 is: 977.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,691.88 : 2,537.25 = 651.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,691.88/2,537.25 = 651.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,691.88x = 2,537.25 × 651.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,691.88x = 1,653,771.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,653,771.58/1,691.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.48

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