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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,698.58, 2,344.14 and 1,278.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,698.58, 2,344.14 and 1,278.18 is: 1,763.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,698.58 : 2,344.14 = 1,278.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,698.58/2,344.14 = 1,278.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,698.58x = 2,344.14 × 1,278.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,698.58x = 2,996,232.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,996,232.87/1,698.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,763.96

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