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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,691.91, 2,537.73 and 652.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,691.91, 2,537.73 and 652.05 is: 978.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,691.91 : 2,537.73 = 652.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,691.91/2,537.73 = 652.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,691.91x = 2,537.73 × 652.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,691.91x = 1,654,726.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,654,726.85/1,691.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.02

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