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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,698.63, 2,547.72 and 773.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,698.63, 2,547.72 and 773.19 is: 1,159.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,698.63 : 2,547.72 = 773.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,698.63/2,547.72 = 773.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,698.63x = 2,547.72 × 773.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,698.63x = 1,969,871.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,969,871.63/1,698.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.68

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