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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,694.55, 2,540.39 and 653.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,694.55, 2,540.39 and 653.97 is: 980.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,694.55 : 2,540.39 = 653.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,694.55/2,540.39 = 653.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,694.55x = 2,540.39 × 653.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,694.55x = 1,661,335.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,661,335.58/1,694.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.40

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