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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,697.76, 2,547.72 and 1,083.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,697.76, 2,547.72 and 1,083.24 is: 1,625.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,697.76 : 2,547.72 = 1,083.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,697.76/2,547.72 = 1,083.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,697.76x = 2,547.72 × 1,083.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,697.76x = 2,759,792.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,759,792.21/1,697.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,625.55

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