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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,696.46, 2,542.82 and 874.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,696.46, 2,542.82 and 874.78 is: 1,311.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,696.46 : 2,542.82 = 874.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,696.46/2,542.82 = 874.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,696.46x = 2,542.82 × 874.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,696.46x = 2,224,408.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,224,408.08/1,696.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.21

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