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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,698.38, 2,547.84 and 832.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,698.38, 2,547.84 and 832.76 is: 1,249.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,698.38 : 2,547.84 = 832.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,698.38/2,547.84 = 832.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,698.38x = 2,547.84 × 832.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,698.38x = 2,121,739.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,121,739.24/1,698.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.27

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