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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,621.16, 2,429.86 and 695.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,621.16, 2,429.86 and 695.32 is: 1,042.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,621.16 : 2,429.86 = 695.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,621.16/2,429.86 = 695.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,621.16x = 2,429.86 × 695.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,621.16x = 1,689,530.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,689,530.26/1,621.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.17

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