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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,698.52, 2,344.28 and 1,035.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,698.52, 2,344.28 and 1,035.96 is: 1,429.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,698.52 : 2,344.28 = 1,035.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,698.52/2,344.28 = 1,035.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,698.52x = 2,344.28 × 1,035.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,698.52x = 2,428,580.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,428,580.31/1,698.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,429.82

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