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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,622.72, 2,434.26 and 698.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,622.72, 2,434.26 and 698.27 is: 1,047.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,622.72 : 2,434.26 = 698.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,622.72/2,434.26 = 698.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,622.72x = 2,434.26 × 698.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,622.72x = 1,699,770.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,699,770.73/1,622.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.48

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