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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,697.90, 2,545.02 and 1,047.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,697.90, 2,545.02 and 1,047.90 is: 1,570.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,697.90 : 2,545.02 = 1,047.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,697.90/2,545.02 = 1,047.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,697.90x = 2,545.02 × 1,047.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,697.90x = 2,666,926.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,666,926.46/1,697.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,570.72

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