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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,694.83, 2,541.94 and 524.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,694.83, 2,541.94 and 524.62 is: 786.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,694.83 : 2,541.94 = 524.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,694.83/2,541.94 = 524.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,694.83x = 2,541.94 × 524.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,694.83x = 1,333,543.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,333,543.91/1,694.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.83

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