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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,621.26, 2,430.03 and 696.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,621.26, 2,430.03 and 696.63 is: 1,044.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,621.26 : 2,430.03 = 696.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,621.26/2,430.03 = 696.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,621.26x = 2,430.03 × 696.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,621.26x = 1,692,831.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,692,831.80/1,621.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.15

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