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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,621.40, 2,431.36 and 696.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,621.40, 2,431.36 and 696.92 is: 1,045.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,621.40 : 2,431.36 = 696.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,621.40/2,431.36 = 696.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,621.40x = 2,431.36 × 696.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,621.40x = 1,694,463.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,694,463.41/1,621.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.06

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