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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,697.26, 2,545.92 and 1,115.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,697.26, 2,545.92 and 1,115.97 is: 1,673.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,697.26 : 2,545.92 = 1,115.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,697.26/2,545.92 = 1,115.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,697.26x = 2,545.92 × 1,115.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,697.26x = 2,841,170.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,841,170.34/1,697.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,673.97

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