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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,691.96, 2,335.37 and 1,062.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,691.96, 2,335.37 and 1,062.05 is: 1,465.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,691.96 : 2,335.37 = 1,062.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,691.96/2,335.37 = 1,062.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,691.96x = 2,335.37 × 1,062.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,691.96x = 2,480,262.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,480,262.72/1,691.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465.92

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