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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,617.51, 2,425.62 and 693.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,617.51, 2,425.62 and 693.48 is: 1,039.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,617.51 : 2,425.62 = 693.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,617.51/2,425.62 = 693.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,617.51x = 2,425.62 × 693.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,617.51x = 1,682,118.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,682,118.96/1,617.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.94

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