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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,698.19, 2,544.97 and 874.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,698.19, 2,544.97 and 874.80 is: 1,311.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,698.19 : 2,544.97 = 874.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,698.19/2,544.97 = 874.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,698.19x = 2,544.97 × 874.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,698.19x = 2,226,339.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,226,339.21/1,698.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.01

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