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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,691.93, 2,336.35 and 1,063.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,691.93, 2,336.35 and 1,063.55 is: 1,468.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,691.93 : 2,336.35 = 1,063.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,691.93/2,336.35 = 1,063.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,691.93x = 2,336.35 × 1,063.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,691.93x = 2,484,825.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,484,825.04/1,691.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,468.63

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