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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,621.14, 2,430 and 697.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,621.14, 2,430 and 697.14 is: 1,044.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,621.14 : 2,430 = 697.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,621.14/2,430 = 697.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,621.14x = 2,430 × 697.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,621.14x = 1,694,050.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,694,050.20/1,621.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.97

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