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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,691.91, 2,535.24 and 1,172.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,691.91, 2,535.24 and 1,172.92 is: 1,757.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,691.91 : 2,535.24 = 1,172.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,691.91/2,535.24 = 1,172.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,691.91x = 2,535.24 × 1,172.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,691.91x = 2,973,615.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,973,615.16/1,691.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,757.55

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