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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,621.66, 2,430.62 and 695.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,621.66, 2,430.62 and 695.84 is: 1,042.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,621.66 : 2,430.62 = 695.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,621.66/2,430.62 = 695.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,621.66x = 2,430.62 × 695.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,621.66x = 1,691,322.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,691,322.62/1,621.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.96

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