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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,694.76, 2,542.05 and 828.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,694.76, 2,542.05 and 828.42 is: 1,242.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,694.76 : 2,542.05 = 828.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,694.76/2,542.05 = 828.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,694.76x = 2,542.05 × 828.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,694.76x = 2,105,885.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,105,885.06/1,694.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242.59

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