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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,623.29, 2,431.47 and 697.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,623.29, 2,431.47 and 697.64 is: 1,044.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,623.29 : 2,431.47 = 697.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,623.29/2,431.47 = 697.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,623.29x = 2,431.47 × 697.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,623.29x = 1,696,290.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,696,290.73/1,623.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.97

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