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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,698.20, 2,341.56 and 1,248.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,698.20, 2,341.56 and 1,248.04 is: 1,720.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,698.20 : 2,341.56 = 1,248.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,698.20/2,341.56 = 1,248.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,698.20x = 2,341.56 × 1,248.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,698.20x = 2,922,360.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,922,360.54/1,698.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,720.86

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