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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,621.98, 2,433.30 and 697.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,621.98, 2,433.30 and 697.76 is: 1,046.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,621.98 : 2,433.30 = 697.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,621.98/2,433.30 = 697.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,621.98x = 2,433.30 × 697.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,621.98x = 1,697,859.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,697,859.41/1,621.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.78

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