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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,698.78, 2,548.05 and 966.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,698.78, 2,548.05 and 966.06 is: 1,449.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,698.78 : 2,548.05 = 966.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,698.78/2,548.05 = 966.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,698.78x = 2,548.05 × 966.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,698.78x = 2,461,569.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,461,569.18/1,698.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449.02

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