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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,698.67, 2,545.64 and 771.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,698.67, 2,545.64 and 771.96 is: 1,156.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,698.67 : 2,545.64 = 771.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,698.67/2,545.64 = 771.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,698.67x = 2,545.64 × 771.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,698.67x = 1,965,128.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,965,128.39/1,698.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.87

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