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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,698.09, 2,540.88 and 1,005.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,698.09, 2,540.88 and 1,005.09 is: 1,503.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,698.09 : 2,540.88 = 1,005.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,698.09/2,540.88 = 1,005.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,698.09x = 2,540.88 × 1,005.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,698.09x = 2,553,813.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,553,813.08/1,698.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,503.93

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