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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,695.63, 2,543.52 and 708.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,695.63, 2,543.52 and 708.33 is: 1,062.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,695.63 : 2,543.52 = 708.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,695.63/2,543.52 = 708.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,695.63x = 2,543.52 × 708.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,695.63x = 1,801,651.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,801,651.52/1,695.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.53

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