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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,693.59, 2,538.90 and 871.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,693.59, 2,538.90 and 871.44 is: 1,306.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,693.59 : 2,538.90 = 871.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,693.59/2,538.90 = 871.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,693.59x = 2,538.90 × 871.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,693.59x = 2,212,499.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,212,499.02/1,693.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306.40

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