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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,614.81, 2,422.47 and 690.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,614.81, 2,422.47 and 690.38 is: 1,035.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,614.81 : 2,422.47 = 690.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,614.81/2,422.47 = 690.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,614.81x = 2,422.47 × 690.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,614.81x = 1,672,415.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,672,415.32/1,614.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.67

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