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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,691.97, 2,537.47 and 717.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,691.97, 2,537.47 and 717.40 is: 1,075.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,691.97 : 2,537.47 = 717.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,691.97/2,537.47 = 717.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,691.97x = 2,537.47 × 717.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,691.97x = 1,820,380.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,820,380.98/1,691.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.89

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