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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,698.45, 2,545.62 and 772.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,698.45, 2,545.62 and 772.74 is: 1,158.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,698.45 : 2,545.62 = 772.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,698.45/2,545.62 = 772.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,698.45x = 2,545.62 × 772.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,698.45x = 1,967,102.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,967,102.40/1,698.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.18

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