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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,697.69, 2,546.67 and 876.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,697.69, 2,546.67 and 876.56 is: 1,314.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,697.69 : 2,546.67 = 876.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,697.69/2,546.67 = 876.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,697.69x = 2,546.67 × 876.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,697.69x = 2,232,309.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,232,309.06/1,697.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.91

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