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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,698.71, 2,544.01 and 1,080.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,698.71, 2,544.01 and 1,080.47 is: 1,618.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,698.71 : 2,544.01 = 1,080.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,698.71/2,544.01 = 1,080.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,698.71x = 2,544.01 × 1,080.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,698.71x = 2,748,730.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,748,730.14/1,698.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,618.13

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