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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,620.81, 2,432.13 and 697.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,620.81, 2,432.13 and 697.26 is: 1,046.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,620.81 : 2,432.13 = 697.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,620.81/2,432.13 = 697.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,620.81x = 2,432.13 × 697.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,620.81x = 1,695,819.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,695,819.79/1,620.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.28

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