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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,691.91, 2,536.85 and 703.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,691.91, 2,536.85 and 703.53 is: 1,054.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,691.91 : 2,536.85 = 703.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,691.91/2,536.85 = 703.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,691.91x = 2,536.85 × 703.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,691.91x = 1,784,746.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,784,746.56/1,691.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.87

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