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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,697.23, 2,544.31 and 819.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,697.23, 2,544.31 and 819.19 is: 1,228.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,697.23 : 2,544.31 = 819.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,697.23/2,544.31 = 819.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,697.23x = 2,544.31 × 819.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,697.23x = 2,084,273.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,084,273.31/1,697.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228.04

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