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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,695.39, 2,544.23 and 874.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,695.39, 2,544.23 and 874.23 is: 1,311.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,695.39 : 2,544.23 = 874.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,695.39/2,544.23 = 874.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,695.39x = 2,544.23 × 874.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,695.39x = 2,224,242.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,224,242.19/1,695.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.94

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