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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,692.76, 2,538.96 and 460.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,692.76, 2,538.96 and 460.29 is: 690.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,692.76 : 2,538.96 = 460.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,692.76/2,538.96 = 460.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,692.76x = 2,538.96 × 460.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,692.76x = 1,168,645.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,168,645.20/1,692.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.38

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