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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,614.90, 2,422.02 and 690.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,614.90, 2,422.02 and 690.52 is: 1,035.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,614.90 : 2,422.02 = 690.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,614.90/2,422.02 = 690.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,614.90x = 2,422.02 × 690.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,614.90x = 1,672,453.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,672,453.25/1,614.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.64

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