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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,697.16, 2,550.66 and 1,123.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,697.16, 2,550.66 and 1,123.68 is: 1,688.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,697.16 : 2,550.66 = 1,123.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,697.16/2,550.66 = 1,123.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,697.16x = 2,550.66 × 1,123.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,697.16x = 2,866,125.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,866,125.63/1,697.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,688.78

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