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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,697.40, 2,547.81 and 1,004.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,697.40, 2,547.81 and 1,004.76 is: 1,508.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,697.40 : 2,547.81 = 1,004.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,697.40/2,547.81 = 1,004.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,697.40x = 2,547.81 × 1,004.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,697.40x = 2,559,937.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,559,937.58/1,697.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,508.15

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