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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,621.60, 2,431.32 and 697.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,621.60, 2,431.32 and 697.12 is: 1,045.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,621.60 : 2,431.32 = 697.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,621.60/2,431.32 = 697.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,621.60x = 2,431.32 × 697.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,621.60x = 1,694,921.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,694,921.80/1,621.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.22

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