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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,698.57, 2,546.80 and 1,112.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,698.57, 2,546.80 and 1,112.85 is: 1,668.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,698.57 : 2,546.80 = 1,112.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,698.57/2,546.80 = 1,112.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,698.57x = 2,546.80 × 1,112.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,698.57x = 2,834,206.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,834,206.38/1,698.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,668.59

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