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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,623.62, 2,433.61 and 699.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,623.62, 2,433.61 and 699.01 is: 1,047.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,623.62 : 2,433.61 = 699.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,623.62/2,433.61 = 699.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,623.62x = 2,433.61 × 699.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,623.62x = 1,701,117.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,701,117.73/1,623.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.73

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