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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,610, 2,415.96 and 698

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,610, 2,415.96 and 698 is: 1,047.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,610 : 2,415.96 = 698 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,610/2,415.96 = 698/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,610x = 2,415.96 × 698
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,610x = 1,686,340.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,686,340.08/1,610
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.42

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