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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,623.40, 2,434.36 and 698.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,623.40, 2,434.36 and 698.92 is: 1,048.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,623.40 : 2,434.36 = 698.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,623.40/2,434.36 = 698.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,623.40x = 2,434.36 × 698.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,623.40x = 1,701,422.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,701,422.89/1,623.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.06

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