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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,621.73, 2,431.53 and 697.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,621.73, 2,431.53 and 697.02 is: 1,045.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,621.73 : 2,431.53 = 697.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,621.73/2,431.53 = 697.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,621.73x = 2,431.53 × 697.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,621.73x = 1,694,825.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,694,825.04/1,621.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.08

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