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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,622.27, 2,433.42 and 696.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,622.27, 2,433.42 and 696.90 is: 1,045.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,622.27 : 2,433.42 = 696.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,622.27/2,433.42 = 696.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,622.27x = 2,433.42 × 696.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,622.27x = 1,695,850.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,695,850.40/1,622.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.36

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