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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,697.93, 2,547.17 and 724.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,697.93, 2,547.17 and 724.04 is: 1,086.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,697.93 : 2,547.17 = 724.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,697.93/2,547.17 = 724.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,697.93x = 2,547.17 × 724.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,697.93x = 1,844,249.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,844,249.35/1,697.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.18

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