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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,698.39, 2,343.84 and 1,034.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,698.39, 2,343.84 and 1,034.77 is: 1,428.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,698.39 : 2,343.84 = 1,034.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,698.39/2,343.84 = 1,034.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,698.39x = 2,343.84 × 1,034.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,698.39x = 2,425,329.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,425,329.46/1,698.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,428.02

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