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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,617.16, 2,424.12 and 693.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,617.16, 2,424.12 and 693.32 is: 1,039.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,617.16 : 2,424.12 = 693.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,617.16/2,424.12 = 693.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,617.16x = 2,424.12 × 693.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,617.16x = 1,680,690.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,680,690.88/1,617.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.29

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