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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,696.01, 2,544.96 and 916.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,696.01, 2,544.96 and 916.00 is: 1,374.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,696.01 : 2,544.96 = 916.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,696.01/2,544.96 = 916.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,696.01x = 2,544.96 × 916.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,696.01x = 2,331,170.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,331,170.64/1,696.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,374.50

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