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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,698.16, 2,547.32 and 723.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,698.16, 2,547.32 and 723.28 is: 1,084.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,698.16 : 2,547.32 = 723.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,698.16/2,547.32 = 723.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,698.16x = 2,547.32 × 723.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,698.16x = 1,842,425.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,842,425.61/1,698.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.95

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