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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,697.89, 2,547.06 and 773.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,697.89, 2,547.06 and 773.41 is: 1,160.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,697.89 : 2,547.06 = 773.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,697.89/2,547.06 = 773.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,697.89x = 2,547.06 × 773.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,697.89x = 1,969,921.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,969,921.67/1,697.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.22

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