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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,694.73, 2,542.41 and 770.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,694.73, 2,542.41 and 770.73 is: 1,156.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,694.73 : 2,542.41 = 770.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,694.73/2,542.41 = 770.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,694.73x = 2,542.41 × 770.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,694.73x = 1,959,511.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,959,511.66/1,694.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.24

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