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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,698.93, 2,549.61 and 969.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,698.93, 2,549.61 and 969.93 is: 1,455.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,698.93 : 2,549.61 = 969.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,698.93/2,549.61 = 969.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,698.93x = 2,549.61 × 969.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,698.93x = 2,472,943.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,472,943.23/1,698.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,455.59

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