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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,698.14, 2,545.49 and 966.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,698.14, 2,545.49 and 966.20 is: 1,448.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,698.14 : 2,545.49 = 966.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,698.14/2,545.49 = 966.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,698.14x = 2,545.49 × 966.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,698.14x = 2,459,452.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,459,452.44/1,698.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,448.32

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