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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,698.96, 2,548.84 and 832.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,698.96, 2,548.84 and 832.26 is: 1,248.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,698.96 : 2,548.84 = 832.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,698.96/2,548.84 = 832.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,698.96x = 2,548.84 × 832.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,698.96x = 2,121,297.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,121,297.58/1,698.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.59

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