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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,624.12, 2,436.89 and 699.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,624.12, 2,436.89 and 699.44 is: 1,049.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,624.12 : 2,436.89 = 699.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,624.12/2,436.89 = 699.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,624.12x = 2,436.89 × 699.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,624.12x = 1,704,442.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,704,442.66/1,624.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.46

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