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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,697.41, 2,546.12 and 722.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,697.41, 2,546.12 and 722.89 is: 1,084.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,697.41 : 2,546.12 = 722.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,697.41/2,546.12 = 722.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,697.41x = 2,546.12 × 722.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,697.41x = 1,840,564.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,840,564.69/1,697.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.34

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