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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,697.26, 2,546.13 and 773.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,697.26, 2,546.13 and 773.05 is: 1,159.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,697.26 : 2,546.13 = 773.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,697.26/2,546.13 = 773.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,697.26x = 2,546.13 × 773.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,697.26x = 1,968,285.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,968,285.80/1,697.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.68

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