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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,698.64, 2,546.51 and 773.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,698.64, 2,546.51 and 773.87 is: 1,160.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,698.64 : 2,546.51 = 773.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,698.64/2,546.51 = 773.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,698.64x = 2,546.51 × 773.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,698.64x = 1,970,667.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,970,667.69/1,698.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.14

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