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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,697.24, 2,546.64 and 1,005.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,697.24, 2,546.64 and 1,005.28 is: 1,508.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,697.24 : 2,546.64 = 1,005.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,697.24/2,546.64 = 1,005.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,697.24x = 2,546.64 × 1,005.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,697.24x = 2,560,079.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,560,079.89/1,697.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,508.38

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