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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,614.97, 2,422.70 and 690.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,614.97, 2,422.70 and 690.53 is: 1,035.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,614.97 : 2,422.70 = 690.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,614.97/2,422.70 = 690.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,614.97x = 2,422.70 × 690.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,614.97x = 1,672,941.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,672,941.84/1,614.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.90

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