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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,698.01, 2,343.34 and 1,034.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,698.01, 2,343.34 and 1,034.76 is: 1,428.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,698.01 : 2,343.34 = 1,034.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,698.01/2,343.34 = 1,034.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,698.01x = 2,343.34 × 1,034.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,698.01x = 2,424,794.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,424,794.50/1,698.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,428.02

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