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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,698.28, 2,543.94 and 1,002.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,698.28, 2,543.94 and 1,002.85 is: 1,502.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,698.28 : 2,543.94 = 1,002.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,698.28/2,543.94 = 1,002.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,698.28x = 2,543.94 × 1,002.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,698.28x = 2,551,183.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,551,183.87/1,698.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,502.22

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