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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,621.38, 2,432.97 and 697.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,621.38, 2,432.97 and 697.83 is: 1,047.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,621.38 : 2,432.97 = 697.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,621.38/2,432.97 = 697.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,621.38x = 2,432.97 × 697.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,621.38x = 1,697,799.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,697,799.46/1,621.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.13

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