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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,608, 2,412 and 696.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,608, 2,412 and 696.64 is: 1,044.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,608 : 2,412 = 696.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,608/2,412 = 696.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,608x = 2,412 × 696.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,608x = 1,680,295.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,680,295.68/1,608
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.96

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