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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,691.98, 2,334.08 and 1,132.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,691.98, 2,334.08 and 1,132.46 is: 1,562.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,691.98 : 2,334.08 = 1,132.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,691.98/2,334.08 = 1,132.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,691.98x = 2,334.08 × 1,132.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,691.98x = 2,643,252.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,643,252.24/1,691.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,562.22

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