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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,621.42, 2,431.73 and 697.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,621.42, 2,431.73 and 697.41 is: 1,045.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,621.42 : 2,431.73 = 697.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,621.42/2,431.73 = 697.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,621.42x = 2,431.73 × 697.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,621.42x = 1,695,914.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,695,914.56/1,621.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.95

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