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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,697.81, 2,544.48 and 1,081.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,697.81, 2,544.48 and 1,081.26 is: 1,620.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,697.81 : 2,544.48 = 1,081.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,697.81/2,544.48 = 1,081.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,697.81x = 2,544.48 × 1,081.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,697.81x = 2,751,244.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,751,244.44/1,697.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,620.47

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