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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,698.63, 2,548.80 and 725.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,698.63, 2,548.80 and 725.46 is: 1,088.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,698.63 : 2,548.80 = 725.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,698.63/2,548.80 = 725.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,698.63x = 2,548.80 × 725.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,698.63x = 1,849,052.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,849,052.45/1,698.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088.56

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