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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,698.80, 2,545.68 and 1,005.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,698.80, 2,545.68 and 1,005.62 is: 1,506.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,698.80 : 2,545.68 = 1,005.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,698.80/2,545.68 = 1,005.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,698.80x = 2,545.68 × 1,005.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,698.80x = 2,559,986.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,559,986.72/1,698.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,506.94

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