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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,699.54, 2,552.15 and 1,147.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,699.54, 2,552.15 and 1,147.81 is: 1,723.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,699.54 : 2,552.15 = 1,147.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,699.54/2,552.15 = 1,147.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,699.54x = 2,552.15 × 1,147.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,699.54x = 2,929,383.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,929,383.29/1,699.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,723.63

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