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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,621.70, 2,432.76 and 697.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,621.70, 2,432.76 and 697.28 is: 1,046.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,621.70 : 2,432.76 = 697.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,621.70/2,432.76 = 697.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,621.70x = 2,432.76 × 697.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,621.70x = 1,696,314.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,696,314.89/1,621.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.01

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