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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,622.62, 2,434.68 and 698.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,622.62, 2,434.68 and 698.08 is: 1,047.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,622.62 : 2,434.68 = 698.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,622.62/2,434.68 = 698.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,622.62x = 2,434.68 × 698.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,622.62x = 1,699,601.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,699,601.41/1,622.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.44

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