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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,697.13, 2,545.47 and 771.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,697.13, 2,545.47 and 771.69 is: 1,157.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,697.13 : 2,545.47 = 771.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,697.13/2,545.47 = 771.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,697.13x = 2,545.47 × 771.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,697.13x = 1,964,313.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,964,313.74/1,697.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.43

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