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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,694.55, 2,541.90 and 524.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,694.55, 2,541.90 and 524.68 is: 787.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,694.55 : 2,541.90 = 524.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,694.55/2,541.90 = 524.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,694.55x = 2,541.90 × 524.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,694.55x = 1,333,676.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,333,676.75/1,694.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.04

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