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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,518.84, 2,277.98 and 697.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,518.84, 2,277.98 and 697.16 is: 1,045.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,518.84 : 2,277.98 = 697.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,518.84/2,277.98 = 697.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,518.84x = 2,277.98 × 697.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,518.84x = 1,588,116.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,588,116.54/1,518.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.61

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