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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,694.51, 2,541.77 and 598.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,694.51, 2,541.77 and 598.28 is: 897.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,694.51 : 2,541.77 = 598.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,694.51/2,541.77 = 598.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,694.51x = 2,541.77 × 598.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,694.51x = 1,520,674.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,520,674.46/1,694.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.42

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