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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,696.66, 2,542.53 and 964.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,696.66, 2,542.53 and 964.69 is: 1,445.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,696.66 : 2,542.53 = 964.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,696.66/2,542.53 = 964.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,696.66x = 2,542.53 × 964.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,696.66x = 2,452,753.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,452,753.27/1,696.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,445.64

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