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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,923.52, 2,885.32 and 691

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,923.52, 2,885.32 and 691 is: 1,036.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,923.52 : 2,885.32 = 691 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,923.52/2,885.32 = 691/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,923.52x = 2,885.32 × 691
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,923.52x = 1,993,756.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,993,756.12/1,923.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.51

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