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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,696.43, 2,541.55 and 1,174.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,696.43, 2,541.55 and 1,174.97 is: 1,760.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,696.43 : 2,541.55 = 1,174.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,696.43/2,541.55 = 1,174.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,696.43x = 2,541.55 × 1,174.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,696.43x = 2,986,245.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,986,245.00/1,696.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,760.31

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