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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,614.69, 2,422.08 and 690.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,614.69, 2,422.08 and 690.21 is: 1,035.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,614.69 : 2,422.08 = 690.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,614.69/2,422.08 = 690.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,614.69x = 2,422.08 × 690.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,614.69x = 1,671,743.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,671,743.84/1,614.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.33

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