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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,697.26, 2,544.36 and 722.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,697.26, 2,544.36 and 722.83 is: 1,083.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,697.26 : 2,544.36 = 722.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,697.26/2,544.36 = 722.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,697.26x = 2,544.36 × 722.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,697.26x = 1,839,139.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,839,139.74/1,697.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.59

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