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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,693.52, 2,337.32 and 1,030.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,693.52, 2,337.32 and 1,030.58 is: 1,422.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,693.52 : 2,337.32 = 1,030.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,693.52/2,337.32 = 1,030.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,693.52x = 2,337.32 × 1,030.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,693.52x = 2,408,795.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,408,795.25/1,693.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,422.36

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